Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mental and behavioral health services provided to DPS students in school should be based on the following principles and guidelines: Services will be provided and supervised by a local (Durham County) mental health provider agency. Family engagement and active family involvement is critical at the initiation and throughout the treatment process. Services will only be provided to students following the receipt of parental consent. Providers/agencies agree to follow the process proscribed by DPS regarding referral for services and to work with DPS to develop appropriate consent forms and information materials about services offered. Services should be proactive and positive, building on the strengths of the student and families. Service providers should show willingness to build strong alliances collaborating with Building Administrators, Student Services and Support staff, teachers and a MultiTiered System of Support Team. Services must follow the mandate to be least intrusive, least restrictive and responsive to the individual needs of the child within the school setting. All employees of the agency/provider shall agree to follow all DPS rules, regulations, procedures and Board policies when providing services to DPS students on school property.
