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District outlines student support services and Care Solace referrals as part of mental-health strategy
Summary
District staff summarized social-emotional screening (Dessa), school psychologist and social-worker caseloads, crisis and small-group interventions, community partnerships and early Care Solace referral numbers (55 referrals this year, 33 resulting in appointments).
District mental-health and student-support staff presented an update on services, screening and community partnerships tied to strategic Goal 5 (promoting mental health and wellness).
Ms. Keener and her team explained the division's use of the Dessa social-emotional screener for kindergarten through eighth grade, how students are triaged (typical/strengths/needs), and procedures for follow-up screening and small-group interventions for students who fall in the needs range. School psychologists complete…
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