Innovative Mental Health Programs In Schools...Doing A

Lot With A LittleWCASS Spring 2015

Presented by:Randy Hughes, CESA 6Don Evans, Oshkosh School DistictDonnell Pagel, Special Education Supervisor- Stevens PointGreg Nyen, Director - Stevens PointKristi King Nelson-MADay Treatment and Clinical Services DirectorNorthwest Counseling and Guidance Clinic

Classroom ManagementOR

Mental Health Needs?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30tHHmIobds

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Quick Facts and Examples:

20% of Children Ages 13-18...13% of Children Ages 8-15...1 in 4 Adults…

...have a mental health Dx(NAMI 2015)

Stevens Point Area Public School District Facts:

~7500 students PK-12~1100 students have reported mental health Dx~15% of the population

~512 certified teachers in the District

Question: Of the 512 teachers in the District, how many, would you guess, have been specifically trained to deal with the mental health needs of students?

Schools and teachers have not typically been equipped or trained to understand, support, and educate the classrooms of diverse learners found in today’s schools.

Question: Why don’t we just put them in Special Education?

The Big 5…

ADD/HDepressionAnxietyAngerSocial Stuntedness

INATTENTIONCareless mistakesRushes through workProcrastinates to finish assignmentsDoes the assignment but forgets to turn it inLoses items (eraser, pencil etc)Desk/ Locker is disorganized/messyDay dreamerNeeds to be told the same instruction multiple times

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Anxiety & Depression

MoodPerspectiveSleepWeightEnergyConcentrationVague Physical Complaints

Impact/Signs of Depression

Anxiety

Excessive WorriesStrange RitualsIrritabilityFrequent headaches, stomachaches, somatic complaints…‘Shy bladder’Panic attacksDissociationEasily startledNightmares

Signs of Anxiety

Anger

May be the result of:★ Abuse/Trauma★ Intellectual Disability★ Autism Spectrum★ Schizophrenia

Social Oddness

Programming/Mental Health Supports in Schools

Recent Flexibility DHS Provided Wisconsin Public Schools (DQA Memo-13-20)

● Allows branch offices to be established in schools

● No funds from DPI to support partnership

Mental Health Therapists in Schools Allows for… ● Flexibility in scheduling

● Less student loss of instruction

● Reduces transportation

● Reduces transitions

● Increases collaboration

Stevens Point Area Public School District

Mental Health Therapists

• MOU (Space Agreement - included)

• Eleven elementary schools expanding to all

Fox City United Way Path Program● MOU● PATH = Providing Access to

Healing● Provide a master’s level therapists

at each school throughout the school year in order to provide consistency in therapy and build relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel.

Fox City United Way Path Program

Offer mental health therapy to students in the target population as referred by participating school districts and provide the following core services:

● Assessment● Treatment● Communication - with school personnel being served

by the program● Staff Development● Necessary referrals to psychiatrists, primary care

physicians, and other provider organizations as needed.

Northwest Day Treatment/SPAPSD Collaboration-Bridges Program

● SPAPSD provides EBD Teacher to Day Treatment

setting to provide education

● Day Treatment provides Mental Health Professional to education setting to assist with interventions

● Education: morning session elementary-afternoon secondary

● School provided credit equal to full time teacher salary for unfunded children

Northwest Day Treatment/SPAPSDCollaboration-Bridges Program

Cont…

● Family, small group, individual counseling

● Frequent meetings with Day Treatment,

SPAPSD staff from Bridges/student’s home school, and County Health Human Services Staff

● Transition from Day Treatment to Bridges and Bridges to home school student driven

handouts MOU, Bridges Process, Northwest Journey SPAPSD Criteria

Encompass Program Oshkosh Area School District

● Encompass-Self-contained classroom

● Sped Students with significant mental health needs not suceessful in self-contained EBD

● Highly structured environment

● Climate that fosters a strong sense of belongingness

Encompass Program Oshkosh Area School District Cont…

● Love and Logic

● Beyond Diversity

● Choice Language

● Morning Meetings

● Restorative Justice

● Capturing Kids Hearts

CESA # 6 Fox Valley Catalpa Health Program

Day Treatment Program: Level II Day Treatment - as defined by State• Full Day Program• Two Age Tracks 7th - 9th, 10th - 12th • Multidisciplinary, Holistic Approach - focus on mental health and physical wellness • Strong Family Component• Case Management and Care Coordination

The day treatment curriculum uses socialization and recreation therapy in addition to individual, family, and group psychotherapy.

CESA # 6 Fox Valley Catalpa Health Program

Day School Program:

The purpose of the day school is to provide an educational opportunity for students coming from intensive in and outpatient services in conjunction with Catalpa Health day treatment.

CESA # 6 Fox Valley Catalpa Health Program

Day School Program: Framework:

● more immediate feedback provided to student● highly individualized curricular alternatives● highly structured environment to address behavioral

and mental needs● ongoing communication and collaboration with home

school district and frequent communication with parents

● transitional planning to ensure student success

Residential Placement (End of the Continuum)

Need for more intensive intervention

• All stakeholders involved - IEP team

• County/parent placement

• Agreement School District/County funding

Professional Development

● Portage County Mental Health Initiative

● Parent Training/Outreach

● DPI Mental Health Grants

Increase capacity through professional

development -2,000 grant

Establish mental health services- 125,000 grant

Wrap-Up

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