1. The K-5 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM SCHOOL-BASED FAMILY CRISIS THERAPISTS Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services

2. HISTORY House Bill (HB) 247 was passed by the 137 th General Assembly and signed into law by then Governor Carper (1994)House Bill (HB) 247 was passed by the 137 th General Assembly and signed into law by then Governor Carper (1994) The purpose for passing the HB was to provide intervention services for students whose behavior problems impede the learning processThe purpose for passing the HB was to provide intervention services for students whose behavior problems impede the learning process 9 Family Crisis Therapists were hired in 19969 Family Crisis Therapists were hired in 1996 We currently have 53 Family Crisis TherapistsWe currently have 53 Family Crisis Therapists

3. DPBHS VISION Resilient Children and Families Living in Supportive Communities.Resilient Children and Families Living in Supportive Communities.

4. PROGRAM GOALS Help children acquire the skills that are needed to be successful academically, socially and behaviorallyHelp children acquire the skills that are needed to be successful academically, socially and behaviorally Enhance collaborative activities between the DSCYF, school districts and the surrounding communityEnhance collaborative activities between the DSCYF, school districts and the surrounding community

5. STAKEHOLDERS Delaware’s Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families – provides staffingDelaware’s Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families – provides staffing Delaware's Department of Education-provides consultationDelaware's Department of Education-provides consultation School Districts (14) and Charter Schools (5) One Family Crisis Therapist is assigned to each schoolSchool Districts (14) and Charter Schools (5) One Family Crisis Therapist is assigned to each school

6. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY Program services are provided to students in grades K through 5 and their familiesProgram services are provided to students in grades K through 5 and their families Students are referred through the Student Intervention Team (comprised of Principals, Family Crisis Therapists, counselors, teachers, school psychologists, and nurses), as well as parentsStudents are referred through the Student Intervention Team (comprised of Principals, Family Crisis Therapists, counselors, teachers, school psychologists, and nurses), as well as parents

7. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED Disruptive classroom behaviors (calling out, hyperactivity, non-compliance)Disruptive classroom behaviors (calling out, hyperactivity, non-compliance) Lack of family resourcesLack of family resources Inappropriate coping skillsInappropriate coping skills Lack of social skillsLack of social skills

8. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FCT Provide crisis and behavior interventionProvide crisis and behavior intervention Support students and encourage active participation in the learning processSupport students and encourage active participation in the learning process Provide a holistic approach to counselingProvide a holistic approach to counseling Link the students and families to community programs and resourcesLink the students and families to community programs and resources Provide quick response when a caseload student’s behavior disrupts the teaching processProvide quick response when a caseload student’s behavior disrupts the teaching process

9. Roles and Responsibilities of FCT-continued Participate on the SIT teamParticipate on the SIT team Provide home based interventionsProvide home based interventions Develop and monitor case plansDevelop and monitor case plans Monitor transition plans for students returning to the classroomMonitor transition plans for students returning to the classroom Provide parent skills trainingProvide parent skills training Provide summer follow upProvide summer follow up

10. TRAINING (included) Family Emergency PreparednessFamily Emergency Preparedness Resource Round UpResource Round Up Triple P Positive Parenting ProgramTriple P Positive Parenting Program Maintaining Professional BoundariesMaintaining Professional Boundaries Child Abuse and Neglect TrainingChild Abuse and Neglect Training DPBHS Consultation ProcessDPBHS Consultation Process UCLA Assessment Instrument-PTSDUCLA Assessment Instrument-PTSD Working with Teacher around “ADHD”Working with Teacher around “ADHD” Childhood ObesityChildhood Obesity DTI Computer Security TrainingDTI Computer Security Training

11. Parents and teachers speak out A review of 824 Parent Early Intervention Program Case Closure Surveys and 843 Teacher Early Intervention Program Case Closure Surveys from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 completed by teachers and parents respectively, indicated that the K-5 Early Intervention Program has positively impacted students and their families.A review of 824 Parent Early Intervention Program Case Closure Surveys and 843 Teacher Early Intervention Program Case Closure Surveys from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 completed by teachers and parents respectively, indicated that the K-5 Early Intervention Program has positively impacted students and their families.

12. Teachers Speak Out Teachers Speak Out 93% of teachers were satisfied with the improvements in the student’s behavior(s) for which the student was referred to the Early Intervention Program93% of teachers were satisfied with the improvements in the student’s behavior(s) for which the student was referred to the Early Intervention Program 98% of teachers found the Early Intervention Program’s FCT useful in helping them deal with disruptive behaviors in their classroom.98% of teachers found the Early Intervention Program’s FCT useful in helping them deal with disruptive behaviors in their classroom. 98% of teachers found the EI program’s FCT useful in helping them involve and work with parents to reduce the student’s behavior concerns98% of teachers found the EI program’s FCT useful in helping them involve and work with parents to reduce the student’s behavior concerns 99% of teachers would recommend the Early Intervention Program to other teachers or schools99% of teachers would recommend the Early Intervention Program to other teachers or schools

13. Parents Speak Out Parents Speak Out 95% of parents were satisfied with the improvements in the behavior(s) for which their child was referred to the Early Intervention Program95% of parents were satisfied with the improvements in the behavior(s) for which their child was referred to the Early Intervention Program 97% of parents found the EI program useful in helping them cope with their child’s negative behaviors.97% of parents found the EI program useful in helping them cope with their child’s negative behaviors. 96% of parents found the program useful in helping them work with their child’s teacher and school96% of parents found the program useful in helping them work with their child’s teacher and school 97% of parents would recommend the program to others.97% of parents would recommend the program to others.

14. 2012-2013 School Year Data We received 740 referrals for the Early Intervention ProgramWe received 740 referrals for the Early Intervention Program We conducted 8484 home visitsWe conducted 8484 home visits We conducted 6430 office visitsWe conducted 6430 office visits 66% of our referrals were male students66% of our referrals were male students 34% of our referrals were female students34% of our referrals were female students

15. CASELOAD SIZE 1 FCT – 15 to 20 cases (families), including identified child, parents, and siblings1 FCT – 15 to 20 cases (families), including identified child, parents, and siblings

16. HOW MANY FCTS? Currently, we have 53 Family Crisis Therapists in 53 schools, 14 school districts, and 5 charter schools statewide.Currently, we have 53 Family Crisis Therapists in 53 schools, 14 school districts, and 5 charter schools statewide.

17. Team Work Makes The Dream Work!

18. EARLY INTERVENTION SCHOOL DISTRICTS & CHARTER SCHOOLS IN DELAWARE * Brandywine Red Clay Consolidated * Christina* *Colonial *Reach Academy for Girls *Capital *Caesar Rodney * Lake Forest * Milford * Cape Henlopen Woodbridge * Seaford * Laurel * * Indian River * East Side Charter School Kuumba Academy * Gateway Lab* * Thomas Edison Charter School *Appoquinimink

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