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Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Each school in the Penn-Trafford School District has a Student Assistance Program (SAP) designed as an intervention program. The SAP team consists of trained school personnel that meet regularly to identify and assist students and families in seeking appropriate help. Along with school staff, each team includes a Westmoreland County liaison representing both mental health and drug and alcohol systems.
 

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAP PROGRAM

The SAP Team is designed to help students overcome a variety of barriers that may impact their academic, emotional, or social development.  The SAP team finds school and community resources to help the student at hand.  

Parent involvement strengthens the decision making process about any behavior that is affecting the education, safety, or welfare of their child.  Active parent support in the process promotes student success.  Students are more likely to benefit from SAP recommendations when parents are informed, involved, and supportive.  

Confidentiality between ALL parties in the SAP process shall be respected and maintained in the best interest of the student in accordance with all State and Federal Laws protecting the privacy rights of parents and students.  

Students can be referred to SAP by teachers, parents/family, counselors, administrators, or the school nurse.  

A parent/guardian will be contacted to discuss the concerns related to the child and a permission form will be mailed home since a signature is REQUIRED to either agree or disagree with the process.  

SAP TEAM MEMBERS

Dr. Karin E. Coiner - Principal                 

Mrs. Tiffany Lingenfelter - School Psychologist

Laurie Donatelli - School Nurse              

Christine Zona - School Counselor   

Felicia Freger - Kindergarten Teacher  

Christina Bozzuto - 1st Grade Teacher         

Amy Babik - 2nd Grade Teacher

Scott Mickey- 3rd Grade Teacher        

Tracy McDonald - 4th Grade Teacher 

Jeff McClintock - 5th Grade Teacher 

Gina Bocianoski - Learning Support

Dorothy Sullivan- Learning Support

WCSI -  Outside Agency School Liaison

SAP FORMS AND FLYERS

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