Primary Intervention Program (PIP)
…Early socialization and support school
success.
Historical Background:
California Department of Mental Health Funds the Early Mental Health
Initiative (EMHI) as outlined in AB 1650. San Francisco Unified
School District has participated in the Primary Intervention Program
(PIP) since its inception. Our community partners are Edgewood
Children’s Center and Department of Public Health – Community
Mental Health, providing suspension, education and consultation.
Nationwide surveys have documented that at least 30% of all elementary
school students experience moderate to severe school adjustment difficulties.
It has been demonstrated that programs based on systemic early intervention,
backed by prompt and effective intervention, can prevent later
adjustment difficulties.
What is PIP?
The purpose of the program is to enhance the social and emotional
development of young students (grades k-3) who are experiencing
mild to moderate school adjustment difficulties. Using a
systematic selection process of students most likely to benefit from
program participation alternative personnel provide direct services
to students under the ongoing supervision and training by
credentialed school psychologists in collaboration with professional
staff of the cooperating mental health entities.
What are the Goals of the Program?
To enhance the social and emotional development of young students;
increase development of young students; increase the likelihood
that students experiencing mild to moderate school adjustment difficulties
will succeed in school, increase personal competencies related
to life success; and
minimize the need for more extensive and costly services as they
grow older.
Current Status?
The Primary Intervention Program is operating in ten elementary school
sites: Marshall, Sherman Shindar, Rooftop, Tenderloin, Sunset,
Sanchez, Muramac, Liwthal and ER Taylor
Activities within SFUSD and SHPD that support the Primary Intervention
Program:
- Student Success Team
- Safe School Plans
- School Nurse
- Crisis Response
For further information contact
us.
