EPIC Dept. Meeting Presentation 4.26.24

Welcoming Ritual: Why do you think this selection is considered "the
most relaxing song in the world"?

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Answer explanation

According to Mindlab International, the group behind the research, the power of this song is outstanding compared to any other song they have ever tested. “Weightless” induces a 65% reduction in anxiety and a 35% reduction in usual physiological resting rates.

Dr. David Lewis-Hodgson from Mindlab International explained, "Brain imaging studies have shown that music works at a very deep level within the brain, stimulating not only those regions responsible for processing sound but also ones associated with emotions.”

Forbes Article link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanpassman/2016/11/23/the-worlds-most-relaxing-song/?sh=667a73332053

What does EPIC Stand for?

• Everyone Pause in Concentration

• Education Personnel Intellect Connection

• Educational Professionals in Cooperation

• Education Prevention Intervention Collaboration

EPIC team supports School Behavioral Health Professionals (SBHP's) by:

• 1. Providing professional development and coordinating training sessions with community providers.

• 1. Keeping SBHPs abreast of legislative & policy changes.

• 1. Promoting prevention strategies, curricula and training to support the behavioral and mental health of all students.

• Providing monthly small group sessions to provide training, updates, guidance, support and case consultation.

• 1. On call daily to respond to SBHPs requests for guidance.

  2. Providing on-site school support, coaching and problem-solving with the SBHP and the Mental Health Team.

1. SBHP’s support our schools in the following ways:

• 1. Provide core behavioral and mental health presentations and school-wide initiatives.

• Provide supplemental services with small groups and check-ins with students.

• 1. Provide intensive, 1:1 services, until the Mental Health Team decides that a student needs more, such as a referral to a co-located or community mental health provider. 

• 1. Is a member of the Mental Health Team. Serve on the Threat Assessment Team if licensed or holds a school counselor certification.

• 1. Serve as another set of eyes and ears on campus to identify students who may need support but are “under the radar”.

1. Members of the EPIC Team include:

• 1. Mike Burke, Keith Oswald and Dr. Mucenic

• 1. Frances Basich, Linda Seraphin, Dr. Feliciano, Delsue Frankson and Nancy Reese

• 1. Principal Smith, Assistant Principal Rodriguez and Regional Superintendent Clerismat 

  
  

• 1. Linda Seraphin, Dr. Feliciano, Delsue Frankson and Nancy Reese

1. How many school behavioral health professionals are there in the District?

• 1. 900, five at each school

• 1. 90 because each SBHP serves two schools

• 1. 180, one at each school (a few schools have added a second SBHP)

1. What does SBHP stand for?

• 1. School Balanced Health Professionals

• 1. School, Behavior, Habits and Practices

• 1. Students, Bullies, and Hubbub are Paramount

• 1. School Behavioral Health Professional

1. During the 2022-2023 school year, SBHPs logged how many interventions?

• 1. 1,857

• 1. 18,572

• 1. 185,728

• 1. 1,850,728

1. Where do SBHPs log their daily interventions and activities?

• 1. On sticky notes

• 1. On a Google sheet

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• 1. In Caring First

1. The EPIC Team supports which of the following staff?

• School Psychologists

•  School Counselors

• Co-located Therapists

• School Behavioral Health Professionals (SBHP's)