Boston Public Schools Earns National AwardBehavioral Health Services has received Exemplary Recognition from the National Association of School Psychologists for outstanding school psychological services.PDF · families, schools, community
Resources
Practical help, organized for the people who need it
Everything here was chosen or written by Boston school psychologists. Start with your role, or jump straight to a topic.
For families & caregiversUnderstanding school psychology, parent guidance, suicide prevention, and community presentations in five languages.
For schools & educatorsCBHM tier toolkits, MTSS and PBIS guidance, intervention libraries, prevention, and research centers.
If you or someone you know is in crisis: call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In an emergency, call 911. Free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.
BPS Fact Sheets
One-page guides on the topics that matter most
Written by Behavioral Health Services for Boston families and schools. Print them, share them, post them in the staff room.
Who Are School Psychologists?How BPS school psychologists improve academic achievement, promote positive behavior and mental health, support diverse learners, create safe school climates, and strengthen family–school partnerships.PDF · families, schools, community
Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention PlansWhen an FBA is needed, who conducts it, how long it takes, and how to request one through your school's Student Support Team.PDF · families, schools
Responding to a Teen's Disclosure of Sexual ViolenceHow a teen might be feeling, how to SEEK to support them, and the school, medical, and community resources available in Boston.PDF · families, schools
Signs of Suicide Prevention ProgramsThe evidence-based SOS curriculum used in BPS middle and high schools, what it teaches students and educators, and facts versus myths.PDF · families, schools
Suicide Prevention and SupportsWarning signs, risk and protective factors, how schools build support, and district and community crisis lines.PDF · families, schools, community
Threat AssessmentWhat counts as a threat, how BPS threat assessment screens and full-team assessments work, and how a support plan is documented.PDF · schools
Social Emotional LearningWhat SEL is, the BPS SEL competencies, and the outcomes CBHM has seen from SEL instruction.PDF · families, schools
Papers & Guides
Longer reads on how Boston does this work
NASP White Paper
BPS is highlighted twice for its use of mental health grants.
Expanding School Psychology Workforce Capacity in BPS
How Boston is growing its school psychology workforce.
CBHM research & annual reports
Peer-reviewed articles, the NASP Communiqué series, and every annual report since 2014.
Newsletter
The Wellbeing Digest
Are you seeking additional ways to support your child's social emotional development? Our digest provides practical tips and tools for caregivers, written by Boston school psychologists.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Conversations with school psychologists, in your language
Every May, Boston school psychologists host virtual community presentations for parents and caregivers on understanding emotional wellbeing, recognizing signs of concern, promoting healthy coping skills, and strengthening support systems for children and families.
Presentations are offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and Arabic.
About the Presentations
National School Psychology Week
A week every November to recognize school psychologists
Designated by the National Association of School Psychologists, the week makes visible the work school psychologists do for students, families, and schools. Our resource page explains the week, offers ways for families, educators, students, and leaders to take part, shows how BPS celebrates, and links NASP's public materials.
About the Week