Transcript Ohio County Schools Madison Elementary ESMH

Ohio County Schools
Madison Elementary
Expanded School Mental
Health Services
Madison School Profile
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Located in inner city, Wheeling Island,
Wheeling, WV
PK-5th ; about 290 students
High percentage of single parent homes
or grandparents raising children
High rate of drug/alcohol abuse and
incarceration of parents
89% of students have free/reduced
Tier 1
Academic and Behavioral Supports
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Co-teaching
PLC bi-weekly
Teacher
study/support groups
Anchor (after school)
Attendance care
calls
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Too Good for Drugs
Second Step
Keep a Clear Mind
NetSmartz
Family dinner nights
Gold Star (PBS)
D.A.R.E
Lunch Buddy
Program
Tier 2
Academic and Behavioral Supports
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SAT
SPL (RtI)
Tier pull-out
interventions
Extended day tutoring
Homework time
Juvenile Mediation
Program
Extended Year
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KOOL Kids Program
(middle school transition)
Save One Students
(mentoring)
Weekend Snack Bag
Program
Group counselingBullfrogs & Butterflies
Afterschool Program
Tier 2&3
School- Based Mental Health
CHOICES Program (since 2002)
Group, Individual & Family Therapy in
coordination with Northwood Health Systems
A Center for HOPE & Change (est. 2012)
Individual and family counseling;
Afterschool psycho-educational groups and
developmental guidance in summer school
Children Served
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Most are in grades K through 5 at the time of
the initial referral
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Show a demonstrated pattern of
• Disruptive and aggressive behavior
• Disrespectful behavior toward others
• Failure to obey rules
• A violation of the rights of others
• Underachievement in their academic studies
• Emotional and mental health issues including
depression, anxiety, ADHD, & complex traumas
Teacher, Parent and
School Counselor
collaborate to
make referral
Parent or School
identifies needs
of students
With Choices
Communication
Choices Staff,
School Staff,
and families collaborate
is
Key
regularly about progress
of children
Group, Individual,
and home
mental health
services
are provided
Choices Staff
holds intake
with
family
Challenges and Barriers
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Medicaid redesign & reimbursement issues
Lack of funding for un/under-insured children
Medicaid requirements for a DSM diagnosis
Scheduling time for students to be seen
during the school day
Staffing
Family participation and commitment
School-Based Center has helped
decrease barriers
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Students in the afterschool program can
receive counseling
Less of a social stigma because the program is
from the school and not a mental health
agency
Parent permission is easier to obtain (students
received services quicker)
Gathering data for our own students is fairly
simple
Positive Outcomes
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Improved attendance
Increased compliance with medication
Increased social skills
Decreased impulsivity
Decreased aggression in the classroom
Decreased oppositional behavior both at home
and in school
Improved relationships with peers and siblings
Improved self-esteem
Focus on Increasing Numbers of
Children Identified for
Tier 2 & 3 Services
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35
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25
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15
10
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2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
School Counseling Program
Highlights 2011-12
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Completed 341 developmental guidance
lessons in grades K-5
51 student self-referrals through the
“counselor note” system; grades 3-5
398 individual counseling sessions with
students in grades K-5
The issues interfering with our
students learning
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Percent of type of
counseling
received
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Academic
Social/
Relational
Personal/
Emotional
Behavioral Health/Nutrition
Ohio County Schools
Madison Elementary School
We are proud of
A Center for HOPE & Change
Before…
and the CHOICES Program
…After
Contacts
Jessica Laslo, M.Ed, NCC, LPC
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[email protected]
304-243-0367
Lynne Mañalac-Stanley, MSW, LICSW, ACSW, CTT
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[email protected]
304-975-2504
Jennifer Malone, MSW, LGSW
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[email protected]
304-234-3500 x. 3236