Board approves pilot SPARX therapy program with International Rescue Committee
The Burbank Unified board unanimously approved a grant-funded MOU with the International Rescue Committee to run SPARX, a 16-week group psychotherapy program for students ages 12–17. Board members asked staff to return with logistics, confidentiality safeguards and evaluation metrics before the program begins.
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The Burbank Unified School District board on Nov. 20 approved a memorandum of understanding with the International Rescue Committee to pilot SPARX, a grant-funded group psychotherapy program for students ages 12–17 who are experiencing chronic stress or adversity.
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