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SAP Information

Mission

The purpose of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) or Burrell Emotional Support Team (BEST) is to assist students who are experiencing a variety of academic, behavioral, and/or personal difficulties that interfere with daily functioning in school. BEST is a prevention and intervention program, not a punitive or disciplinary program.

 

Students can be referred to B.E.S.T. from a variety of sources. Referrals can be made from teachers, other school personnel, parents, other agencies and programs, and the students themselves. All referrals and services are confidential. Anyone wishing to make a referral may do so by contacting any member of the team. Once a student is identified to the team for assistance, a team member contacts a parent/guardian so B.E.S.T. can work directly with the family to provide support for student individual needs.

 

The following program/services are offered to the school district staff, students, and their families. Services provided encompass a variety of issues. All services are confidential.

 

Services include:

                *Consultation and education to personnel

                *Initial assessments for referred students

                *Crisis/emergency intervention

                *In-school support and education groups

                *After care support

                *Parent consultation

 

HMS BEST Members:

 

Teacher

Voicemail

Email

Mrs. Dastolfo

X3150

adastolf@burrell.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Denicola

X3202

denicola@burrell.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Dwyer

X3117

cdwyer@burrell.k12.pa.us

Mrs. McCurdy

X3156

kmccurdy@burrell.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Innocent

X3157

kelly.innocent@burrell.k12.pa.us

Ms. Stack

X3110

kaylyn.stack@burrell.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Turcic

X3112

rturcic@burrell.k12.pa.us

Mrs. Prather X3220

jprather@burrell.k12.pa.us

 

Mr. Ferra and Mrs. Turk also participate in BEST meetings.  They can be reached by contacting the office at 724-334-1443.

 

Burrell School District works with Westmoreland Casemanagement and Supports Inc.