The Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch (SSSP) is responsible for providing leadership and technical assistance to local education agencies 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 schools, dropout prevention and alternative programs, home instruction, and initiatives to reduce disruption and violence, address at-risk behaviors, and facilitate student achievement. The branch works collaboratively with other agencies, community organizations, and stakeholder groups around these initiatives.

	Culture & Climate Bullying Prevention Disproportionate Discipline Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports  Student Discipline Restorative Approaches Collaborative
	Mental Health School Mental Health A Trauma-Informed Approach for Maryland Schools Guidance for COMAR 13A.07.11 Student Suicide Prevention and Safety Training Preventing Opioid Use and Abuse Suicide Prevention
	School Safety Model Policy: Student Registered Sex Offenders - Entry on School Property Physical Restraint and Seclusion Reports Maryland Center for School Safety Student Arrest Data Collection Emergency Planning and School Safety
	Student Services Child Abuse, Neglect and Human Trafficking Foster Care Students Home and Hospital Teaching Home Instruction Maryland College Application Campaign Maryland Guidelines for a State Code of Discipline Pupil Personnel Workers School-Based Health Centers School Counseling School Health Services School Psychological Services School Social Worker

Specialized Intervention Services: Data Collection Webinar Presentation Legislation Specialized Intervention Reports Technical Assistance Maryland’s Model Policy to Support the Educational and Parenting Goals and Improve the Educational Outcomes of Pregnant and Parenting Students Administration of Medical Cannabis in School Settings Student Records System Manual 2020 Understanding and Responding to The New Normal Guidance for Prohibition of Suspension or Expulsion for Students in Grades PreK-2 Maryland's Model Policy on Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation (effective 2022-2023 school year)

Contact:

Walter J. Sallee, Director
Director, Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch
Office: (410) 767-0784
Walter.Sallee@maryland.gov