ERIC Number: EJ1206797
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 22
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Supporting Academic Achievement through School-Based Mental Health Services: A Multisite Evaluation of Reading Outcomes across One Academic Year
Wegmann, Kate M.; Powers, Joelle D.; Swick, Danielle C.; Watkins, Charity S.
School Social Work Journal, v41 n2 p1-22 Spr 2017
Untreated mental health needs can have serious negative consequences for the life outcomes of children, including greater difficulty in performing well academically. Elementary schools have a unique opportunity to meet the mental health needs of students through early intervention. One model for the implementation of mental health services in the school setting is the School-Based Support (SBS) Program. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the SBS Program on the academic performance (specifically the reading scores) of students across six elementary schools. Hierarchical linear modeling was used for analysis, and results showed that participants demonstrated statistically significant increases in report card grades for general literacy, reading skills, writing skills, and kindergarten through second grade (K-2) reading level. These results contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting the efficacy of comprehensive school-based mental health services, both for enhancing student well-being and for improving academic achievement.
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Mental Health, Health Needs, Mental Disorders, Elementary School Students, Reading Achievement, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Report Cards, Literacy, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Health Services, Educational Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 1; Grade 2
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Language: English
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