Security Health Plan Announces Recipients of BEST Grants
Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 -- 8:01 AM
-Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. announced the recipients of school-based behavioral health grants for the 2018-19 school year in an effort to promote the behavioral health and well-being of young children in local communities.Evidence shows that behavioral health is critical to many aspects of learning and development. The b.e.s.t. (Behavioral Emotional Social Traits) universal screening is a tool designed to help teachers identify behavioral, emotional and social health and risk factors in school-aged children. The online screening provides a way to measure behavioral observations and assists school personnel to connect students in need with resources and support. The screening has been used in school districts throughout Wisconsin and states across the country, with 69,000 students screened to date. Recipients of the grant will be provided with technical support, bi-annual screenings for students, training as well as consultation and support.
The grant will be used in 38 school districts and 84 elementary schools throughout the state in the 2018-19 school year. More than 23,000 students will benefit from the program. Some local school districts receiving the grant include Granton Area Schools, Loyal Elementary School, Owen-Withee School District and the Spencer School District. Some other nearby districts receiving the grant includes the Augusta Area School District and the Osseo-Fairchild School District.
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