BASD/Student Assistance Program

BASD has a strong history of implementing processes to improve student learning as well as social, emotional, and behavioral health. Through MTSS, Child Study, and the Student Assistance Program (S.A.P.) via the State of PA we have created a culture for student improvement by connecting the interventions and supports necessary to mitigate the barriers to student learning. To continue the positive outcomes for students BASD has streamlined our different processes into one process. The STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROCESS (BASD/SAP) enables staff, students, and parents, to work together to design a plan of interventions based on data and assessment as well as continued evaluation of the plan's effectiveness.

BASD/SAP is essential in our compliance with federal and state law (Child Find). By utilizing BASD/SAP we have evidence of an acknowledgment of a concern as well as the documentation of an action.

THIS PROCESS IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST WITH CHILD FIND.BASD/SAP COMPONENTS

BASD/SAP COMPONENTS

• Initiation of the Process (Data Collection)
• This is vital and will require accurate and factual information from various staff members who have contact with the student.
• Action Planning (Assessment of the Data)
• The team will meet to review all available information. The team may make recommendations for additional information including a Behavioral Health Screening.
• Implementation (Plan)
• The team will meet to review all available information. The team may make recommendations for additional information including a Behavioral Health Screening.
• Outcome evaluation
• Often overlooked, this step is vital for student success. The team will meet and review the level of success achieved by the student with the interventions put in place.

The BASD/SAP is also used to address all Parent Requests for Testing - Special Education or Gifted Education. Please contact the Office of Special Education at 610-861-0500 should you have any inquiries reqarding special education evaluation.