STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Student Assistance Program (SAP), which is administered by the PA Department of Education’s Division of Student and Safe School Services is designed to assist school personnel in identifying issues which may pose a barrier to a student’s success. The goal of Agora’s Student Assistance Program is to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to thrive both academically and personally. Agora intends to prioritize the well-being of our students and create a positive and nurturing learning environment.
SAP is designed to support students’ overall well-being by offering resources and assistance in dealing with personal, emotional, academic, and behavioral concerns. These supports can include referrals for community-based support, school-based or academic support, crisis intervention, and prevention or awareness. The SAP Team does not diagnose, treat or refer students for treatment – but when the concern lies beyond the scope of the school, can equip families with all information and resources available for decisions to be made by the family alone. All SAP team members are specially trained to serve.
Pennsylvania Student Assistant Program Model
The Four Phases of the SAP Process
Referral
Team Planning
Intervention and Recommendations
Support and
Follow-up
For more information on SAP please visit the website at pnsas.org
Additional Resources
- Understanding Student Assistance Program (SAP)
- Safe2Say Something Tip Line
- Talking to Children About Violence
National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support
Call or Text 988 to start the conversation. Or call 800-73-8255.
- https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/988.aspx
- http://suicidehotlines.com/pennsylvania.html
Pennsylvania Crisis Support
Pennsylvania Crisis Support numbers by County
- https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Documents/Pennsylvania%20Co.%20Crisis%20Services%20List.pdf
- https://www.pa.gov/en/search.html#q=PA%20County%20Crisis%20Contacts.pdf
Pennsylvania Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741741 or https://www.crisistextline.org/
In order for your student to participate in the SAP Program at Agora, please sign the consent below and return it to Agora:
For more information:
Please reach out to your Family Coach, or contact our SAP & Crisis Coordinator, Renee Dachenhausen