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Tuesday, 04 November 2008 |
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The Lake Shore Central School District is participating in a new Screening Program to promote early identification of emotional or behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. The purpose of this announcement is to ask your permission for your child to voluntarily participate in an emotional/behavioral health screening. This is a confidential service for you and your family. You will be the only one to receive information from the screening. No information will be shared with the school or other agency without your written consent. Children in Kindergarten through Grade 8 are eligible for this screening program.
Why Is Screening Important?
Emotional or behavioral concerns affect how well a child does in school, family relationships, and ability to make friends. By identifying emotional issues early, this program can help you and your child get the support you may need. Early intervention can:
· Keep problems from affecting emotional, intellectual or physical development;
· Keep problems from lasting as long or from getting worse;
· Improve school performance and personal relationships.
What Is The Screening Process?
The free, confidential screening is conducted by a mental health professional from Child & Adolescent Treatment Services, trained to carefully assess your child’s emotional/behavioral health. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions:
What is the purpose of the screening? The screening will help to decide if your child may have emotional or behavioral concerns that would benefit from a further, more thorough assessment.
Is there a choice to participate in the screening or not? You or your child’s participation is voluntary.
How will the screening be provided? The screening tool will be mailed to you on or about November 7, 2008, and is also attached below for your convenience.
What will happen to the results of the screening? The results of the screening are confidential and will only go to the screener who works for Child & Adolescent Treatment Services and you. The results will NOT be shared with the school or anyone else without your prior, written consent. You will be notified about the results of the screen and if your child is recommended for comprehensive assessment or services. If there is no recommendation for further evaluation or services, you will be notified by mail.
Parents will be receiving additional information n the mail concerning this opportunity.
 Screening Program Letter
Confidential Permission Slip
Screening Tool
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 November 2008 )
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