Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Are you looking for additional information about SAP in Berks County? You can contact the Council on Chemical Abuse SAP Coordinators for more information.
Student Assistance Program brochure
Pennsylvania's Student Assistance Program website
SAP in Berks County
What is SAP? Student Assistance Program is a process that is utilized by all secondary schools within Berks County . The program enables school personnel to identify students who are experiencing behavioral and/or academic difficulties, which pose a barrier to learning and scholastic success. A SAP team will offer support to identified students and their families and assist them in accessing relevant services.
Who can serve as a SAP team member? A SAP team consists of school and community agency staffs that have completed a specialized training on the Student Assistance process. These individuals typically include school teachers, nurses, guidance counselors as well as community mental health and drug and alcohol liaisons.
Who can use SAP services? Any person concerned about the educational performance or overall well-being of a student may refer that student to SAP. A student can be referred by a parent, teacher, neighbor, school support staff, peer or even themselves. People making these referrals share a common goal: to help students to enhance their emotional and behavioral health so they can succeed academically. Accordingly, all information is kept confidential.
How does someone refer a student to SAP? Every school SAP team functions differently. Check the school website for information or contact the school guidance counselor, who will assist you in referring a student. You may also call the Council SAP Coordinator at 610-376-8669 for specific contact information.
What happens when a student is referred to SAP? When a student is referred, the referral form is received by the SAP team described above. The team gathers objective information about the student’s performance in school from individuals who have contact with the student, such as teachers and coaches. Information may also be collected from the parent. The SAP Team then meets with the parent to discuss the data collected. Collectively, a plan is developed to address the barriers to learning. The plan may include a behavioral health assessment or linkage to school and/or community resources. The SAP team will continue to work with and support the family and student throughout the process.
County Contracted SAP Providers
Integrated Student Assistance Program (SAP) Assessment: Core Content Areas Best Practice Guidelines: BDAP SCA Guidelines and Mental Health Guidelines
Berks County SAP Service Provider Guidelines
Berks County SAP Service Provider Guidelines details
the terms of service between the Council and SAP Service Providers.
If you have any questions about this document, please contact the Council at 610-376-8669 or via email.
SAP Contract-Related Documents (updated August 2007)
Click on each appendix below to download SAP contract-related documents for Berks County.
If you have any questions, please contact the Council at 610-376-8669 or via email. Forms are PDF files unless indicated otherwise. Free Adobe Acrobat Reader is available to read these documents.
SAP Reimbursement Rates
Best Practice Guidelines for SAP Liaison Services
Berks County Student Assistance Program Tracking Form
Berks County Elementary Student Assistance Program Tracking Form
SAP Provider Invoice
SAP Invoice Report Summary
PBPS Requirements for SAP
SAP Credentialing Worksheet (Excel)
SAP Quarterly Report (Excel)
