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Mental Health

The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires education agencies to provide special education and related services to eligible children and youth. Mental health services are not clearly defined in IDEA although it does define a number of related services (e.g. counseling, psychology, social work, etc.), which may be included in a child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). These related services are to be made available to a child with disabilities to ensure that child receives a benefit from their specialized instruction and receives a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).

The related links on the left will assist users to find fact sheets about mental health disorders in children.

Specialist Contact: Cindy Shevlin-Woodcock: 651-582-8656 or email: Cindy Shevlin-Woodcock

SOCIAL WORKER MANUAL
Cover and Preface - An overview of practice and collaboration, focusing on the unique contribution School social workers bring to children, schools and communities.
Acknowledgements - The manual tapped the expertise of many social work professionals who generously shared their time and resources.
Purpose - Clarification of the role of school social work services in Minnesota schools Table of Contents - Listing of topic by chapter heading.
Table of Contents - Listing of topic by chapter heading

Chapter   I   - Mission of School Social Work Practice
Chapter  II   - Temporarily removed for review
Chapter III   - Professional Development
Chapter IV  - Legal Mandates
Chapter V   - Student Evaluation and Assessment Procedures
Chapter VI  - School Social Work Services
Chapter VII - Special Ed.Policy and Procedures for Social Work Services in Schools
Chapter VIII- Children’s Mental Health
Chapter IX  - Social Work Professional Association and Professional Resources
Chapter X   - Appendix

Intervention Tip Sheet - ADHD pdf icon 31Kb (1/20/2006)
     This tip sheet is designed to assist school staff and families of students affected by ADHD disorder to develop interventions to improve functioning.
Intervention Tip Sheet - Anxiety pdf icon 39Kb (1/20/2006)
     This tip sheet is designed to assist school staff and families of students affected by anxiety disorder to develop interventions to improve functioning.
Intervention Tip Sheet - Bipolar pdf icon 33Kb (1/20/2006)
     This tip sheet is designed to assist school staff and families of students affected by bipolar disorder to develop interventions to improve functioning.
Intervention Tip Sheet - Depression pdf icon 36Kb (1/20/2006)
     This tip sheet is designed to assist school staff and families of students affected by depression disorder to develop interventions to improve functioning.
Intervention Tip Sheet - Disruptive Behavior Disorder pdf icon 30Kb (1/20/2006)
     This tip sheet is designed to assist school staff and families of students affected by disruptive behavior disorder to develop interventions to improve functioning.
Inventory of Special Education Law and Planning Guide pdf icon 808Kb (11/30/2006)
     An inventory of existing laws and regulations that pertain to the provision of mental-health related services for students with disabilities. The guide also includes discussion questions that are intended to facilitate planning at the local level.
SIG Training Initial Data Entry Form pdf icon 29Kb (2/8/2006) doc icon 48Kb (2/8/2006)
     Please complete this form to pre-register your local training event.
Survey of Social/Emotional Supports and Services in Minnesota Schools 2005-2006: Part 2 - Appendix pdf icon 1Mb (7/25/2007) doc icon 1Mb (7/25/2007)
     The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the social emotional supports provided in Minnesota schools. Section 2 is appendix.
Survey of Social/Emotional Supports and Services in Minnesota Schools 2005-2006: Part 1 - Report of Findings pdf icon 397Kb (7/25/2007) doc icon 534Kb (7/25/2007)
     The purpose of this study was to empirically examine the social emotional supports provided in Minnesota schools. Section 1 is research finding.
Understanding Children's Mental Health Module #2 Segment 1- Anxiety ppt icon 294Kb (12/16/2005)
     This segment of the module describes the impact of anxiety on children's learning and everyday functioning, illustrates the compromised brain function and provides suggestions for "best practice" intervention strategies for home and school.
Understanding Children's Mental Health Module #2 Segment 2 - Depression ppt icon 380Kb (2/7/2006)
     This segment of the module describes the impact of depression on children's learning and everyday functioning, illustrates the compromised brain function and provides suggestions for "best practice" intervention strategies for home and school.
Understanding Children's Mental Health Module #2 Segment 3 - ADHD ppt icon 381Kb (2/7/2006)
     This segment of the module describes the impact of ADHD on children's learning and everyday functioning, illustrates the compromised brain function and provides suggestions for "best practice" intervention strategies for home and school.