Behavioral Health & Instructional Support
Behavioral Health & Instructional Supports focus on the emotional or behavioral needs of students. Behavioral and instructional supports improve academic outcomes by strengthening relationships, enhancing student and staff wellbeing, and promoting a safe and supportive school climate.
The following Specialized Student Support Personnel are primary providers of behavioral and instructional supports:
Behavioral Health & Instructional Supports initiatives include:
- Instructional Strategies for Increasing Protective Factors
- Addressing and Preventing:
Supports and services are organized and implemented within a multi-tiered system of supports framework, such as Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS).
Featured Resource
The Virginia Career and Learning Center for School Mental Health Professionals
The Virginia Career and Learning Center for School Mental Health Professionals offers professional development and career opportunities for school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, and other licensed school mental health professionals in Virginia Public Schools.