Caring for Students in Crisis
Person County Schools like many others has seen an increase number of students in crisis. The district is utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to assess and develop follow up plans for these students.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AMMon
Speakers
Cathy Waugh
SISP Coordinator
Person County Schools
Dr. Stephanie Ellis
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Person County Schools
Person County Schools uses multiple disciplinary teams to conduct Behavioral Threat Assessments and Suicide Assessment. The team approach is proving to be of benefit when working with students in crisis. PCS SISP staff along with administration develop Coping Plans for students and use the MTSS process to conduct after care reviews on the student.