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Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment & Educational Policy
Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment & Educational Policy
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Student Services & Strategic Planning
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Interstate Compact
ESSA, Title IV, Part A
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Student Services and Strategic Planning Technical Assistance
Emergency Planning and School Safety
Emergency Planning and School Safety
Emergency Planning Guidelines for Local School Systems and Schools - Updated October 2017
Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch (SSSP)
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The Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch (SSSP) is responsible for providing leadership and technical assistance to local school systems with the implementation of programs and initiatives to facilitate the emotional, mental, social, and physical health of all students. These programs and initiatives include school counseling and career development, school psychology, pupil personnel, school social work, school health services, safe and drug-free schools, dropout prevention and alternative programs, home instruction, and initiatives to reduce disruption and violence, address at-risk behaviors, and facilitate achievement. The branch works collaboratively with other agencies, community organizations, and stakeholder groups around these initiatives
Student Services Resources
Culture & Climate
Bullying Prevention
Climate
Disproportionate Discipline
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
(PBIS/MTSS)
Student Discipline
Restorative Approaches Collaborative
Mental Health
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Guidance for COMAR 13A.07.11 Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training
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Maryland's Model Policy for Behavior Threat Assessment - September 2018
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Web Resources for Teachers and Parents of Students Who Have Experienced School-Based Traumatic Experiences
Preventing Opioid Use and Abuse
(Substance Use)
Suicide Prevention
Project Aware/Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
School Safety
Emergency Planning and School Safety
Gangs
MD Center for School Safety
Student Arrest Data Collection
A Safer School Begins with You: 833-MD-B-SAFE
Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line – Student Resources -
How do I report a tip?
Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line – Student Resources -
How are tips reported?
Student Services
Bridge to Excellence
Child Abuse, Neglect and Human Trafficking
Foster Care Students
Home and Hospital Teaching
Home Instruction
Homeless Unaccompanied Youth
Maryland College Application Campaign
Maryland Guidelines for a State Code of Discipline
Pupil Personnel & Social Worker
School-Based Health Centers
School Counseling
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School Counseling Program COMAR 2019
School Health Services
School Mental Health
School Psychological Services
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School Psychology Programs COMAR 2019
Youth Suicide Prevention School Program
Council of Advancement of School Based Health Center
Maryland Council on Advancement of School–Based Health Centers
Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours Program
Orange Ribbon for Healthy School Hours Program Application
Task Force on Restraint and Seclusion
Task Force on Restraint and Seclusion
Restraint and Seclusion Data Collection, Findings, and Recommendations
(December 2018)
Behavioral and Substance Abuse Programs and Services Workgroup
Behavioral and Substance Abuse Programs and Services Workgroup
Emergency Evacuation Workgroup
Emergency Evacuation Workgroup
Student Absenteeism
Student Absenteeism
Specialized Intervention Services: Data Collection
Webinar-February 28, 2018
Resources
Webinar Presentation
Legislation
Specialized Intervention Reports 2019-2020 (SB1)
Specialized Intervention Reports 2018-2019 (SB1)
Specialized Intervention Reports 2017-2018 (SB1)
Incidents of Restraint and Seclusion: Data Collection
Webinar-February 28, 2018
Resources
Webinar Presentation
Legislation
Data Tool draft
Technical Assistance
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Student Records System Manual 2020
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Guidance for Student Behavior Interventions: Restraint and Seclusion
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Student Behavior Interventions: Physical Restraint and Seclusion Supplement on Students with Disabilities
Guidance for Prohibition of Suspension or Expulsion for Students in Grades PreK-2
Using Discipline Data to Identify and Address Disproportionality
Resource Guide of Maryland School Discipline Practices
Student Services Technical Assistance Guide
Providing Safe Spaces for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth
Transgender Companion Document #1 Guidelines for Transitions in Schools
Transgender Companion Document #2 Guidelines for Transitions in Schools
Maryland's Model Policy to Address Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation
Model Bullying Policy
Guide to Bullying and Cyberbullying
Dropout Prevention Resource Guide
Contact:
Walter J. Sallee, Director
Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch
Maryland State Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
Walter.Sallee@maryland.gov
410-767-0784 Office
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