Practitioners Action Network Long Island School Practitioners Action Network Overview of Services 2018 - 2019

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Crisis Model & Theoretical Framework The crisis model is a great example of interdisciplinary intervention where health professionals from all disciplines come together. Source: Roberts, A. R. (2005) Crisis Intervention Handbook: Assessment, treatment and research. New York: Oxford University Press.

History of the LISPAN In 1999, the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Regional Crisis Team (RCT) was established by Dr. Jeanne Gold, Coordinator of the Guidance & Child Study Center, after the tragic events at Columbine High School prompted proactive measures to assist component school districts at that time. In 2015 LISPAN modeled itself after the PNW BOCES/RCT and is managed by a core group school practitioners throughout both Suffolk and Nassau Counties, with support from the current PNW/RCT leadership under direction of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lynn Allen and WS BOCES

Purpose of the LISPAN The purpose of the LISPAN is to: Provide guidance, support and/or assistance with serious crisis situations within the Long Island region that may be related to a national disaster, school violence, or the death of a school community member. Provide crisis intervention and response training and resources as well as share best practices with members of the team.

Why Join LISPAN? As crisis happens, schools should be equipped to respond to a range of crisis (e.g. natural disaster, student or staff death, school shooting, etc.) Effective crisis management safeguards the physical and psychological well-being of students and staff. An appropriate response shapes the immediate and long term effects on the school community as well as on mental health and other crisis team first responders as well. Proper crisis planning: 1) builds students’ resilience and coping capacity 2) reduces negative trauma reactions 3) facilitate a return to learning, 4) strengthens families and school communities and 5) May help protect districts from lawsuits regarding negligence.

Your Commitment At least 1 person from a potential LISPAN member district must complete the NASP PREPaRE Workshop 2, entitled Crisis Intervention and Recovery: The Roles of School-Based Mental Health Professionals 5 – 6 times per year, PREPaRE 2 trained staff members attend a professional development training with other LISPAN volunteers to ensure training and coordinated efforts are seamless.

LISPAN Members Long Island School Practitioner Action Network, as it is organized today, consists of volunteers from 34 component school districts including all 3 Long Island BOCES. Upon consent being granted by the participating superintendent, participating network volunteers may be called upon other LISPAN districts to assist the district in providing crisis response/intervention LISPAN volunteers have received research-based training on crisis preparedness, response, and intervention (National Association of School Psychologists – specifically in the PREPaRE Workshop 2 www.nasponline.org/prepare )

PREPaRE Model Prevent and prepare for psychological trauma Reaffirm physical health and perceptions of security and safety Evaluate psychological trauma risk Provide interventions and Respond to psychological needs Examine the effectiveness of crisis prevention and interventions

PREPaRE 2 Interventions Evaluation of Psychological Trauma Classroom Meeting Caregiver Training Psychoeducational Group Classroom-Based Intervention Individual Crisis Intervention

Roles & Expectations of LISPAN Members Remain current and apply best practices in the areas of crisis prevention, intervention and response. Adhere to the LISPAN’s professional code of ethics. Participate and/host network meetings. Be available to report when a request for LISPAN assistance is activated. Promote use of the LISPAN in the region. Share information, materials and resources.

LISPAN Network Meetings Meetings consist of: Networking and sharing among members. Training and/or presentations on topics related to crisis presentation, intervention or response. Learning by debriefing recent school crisis situations.

LISPAN Activation Process The LISPAN is activated when a school district representative/designee contacts one of the LISPAN Facilitators (Dr. David Cheng, Dr. Karen Jason, Dr. Laure Loughlin, Dr. Sebastian Saylor, ) who: Collects factual information about the situation and determines what additional services are needed. Contacts LISPAN members to report or be on standby as needed. Remains in contact with the school district throughout the duration of the crisis situation. Serves as the point person and liaison between the School District contact and the responding LISPAN members Facilitates onsite debriefings and/or with the members of the LISPAN.

On-Site LISPAN Roles When LISPAN members are called in to assist a school district, they: Report to the assigned LISPAN facilitator for instructions. Understand that they are responding only to the stated needs of the school district. Are aware of the importance of supporting the school district without being intrusive or reactive. Are cognizant that the school district’s administrators and staff members know how best to meet the needs of their school communities. Are debriefed by the assigned onsite LISPAN facilitator before leaving the school district.

Potential Benefits of the LISPAN LISPAN hopes to benefit the school district in the region by: Providing additional guidance, support and assistance during serious school crises at any time including evenings, weekends and vacations. Providing training and relevant information regarding crisis prevention, intervention and response. Sharing best practices and resources to prevent crises and to effectively respond when they occur.

2018 - 2019 LISPAN Members Locus Valley Amagansett Longwood Bayport-Blue Point Cold Spring Harbor Commack Deer Park East Meadow Eastern Suffolk BOCES Elwood Freeport Great Neck Half Hollow Hills Hampton Bays Hauppauge Herricks Island Trees Jericho Levittown Locus Valley Longwood Nassau BOCES New Hyde Park / Garden City Park North Merrick Oceanside Oyster Bay / East Norwich Patchogue – Medford Plainview – Old Bethpage Remsenberg – Speonk Smithtown Springs Syosset Valley Stream 13 West Babylon Western Suffolk BOCES Westbury y

Steering Committee Dorothy Ahl, Retired , Massapequa Sabrina Brancaccio-Cantore , Long Beach Debra Caputo, Long Island David Cheng, Great Neck Jacqueline Esp, Patchogue Medford Karen Jason, Valley Stream Laure Loughlin, West Babylon Donna Neary, Massapequa AnthonyPantaleno, LISPAN Coordinator Sebastien Saylor, Bayport-Blue Point

How to Join!! Please visit the LISPAN web site at www.lispan.org. Click on the Become A Member link and review the Memorandum of Understanding.

Contact Information Dr. David Cheng NYS Certified School Psychologist Cell: 631-335-0626 E-mail: dcheng@greatneck.k12.ny.us Dr. Laure Loughlin Cell: 516-297-4043 E-mail: lloughlin@wbschools.org Dr. Sebastian Saylor NYS Certified School Psy. Cell: 718-685-4830 E-mail: ssaylor@bbpschools.org Dr. Karen Jason Cell: 917-648-9219 Email: karenjason@aol.com

Recommended Reading

“An ounce of prevention…” Review LISPAN Talking Points Review Overview of PREPaRE Training Review PREPaRE Key Points