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Student Assistance Programming:
Commonwealth Approved Trainer
(CAT) for Student Assistance Programs

The Coad Group is a Pennsylvania Commonwealth Approved Trainer for Student Assistance Programs. Professional training is required to serve as a core team member in all phases of the SAP process. The training offered by The Coad Group is consistent with standards and competencies as defined by the Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Education and Welfare. It ensures the appropriateness of recommended services, effective local interagency collaboration and compliance with state and federal laws protecting the privacy rights of parents and students.

Upon completion of SAP training and on-site competencies, team members are eligible to receive thirty Act 48 credit hours and a certificate. This certificate ensures the Board of School Directors, School Administrators, parents, students and the community that team members have received up-to-date professional training consistent with accountable standards and appropriate professional procedures.

Upcoming SAP Training Dates


Student Assistance Program Newsletter: The Guide Line

Design and distribution of monthly SAP newsletter, The Guide Line. The Guide Line is a monthly newsletter (September through May) addressing a variety of topics pertinent to Student Assistance Programming. Funding is provided by the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services.


Additional Training Opportunities

Group Facilitator Training

This two (2) day training is recommended by the PA Dept. of Education for those who wish to learn how to facilitate educationally based support groups in schools. The total cost for this training is $150 per person. Group Facilitator Training can be offered on-site. 2007 dates of Group Facilitator Training TBD.

SAP Team Maintenance Training

This customized, one (1) or half (1/2) day training is based on the needs of the SAP team. SAP team maintenance is a way for individual teams to take a look at their effectiveness in working with students and their families as well as how they function as a team. Presently, the cost for team maintenance is $500 for one (1) day and $250 for a half (1/2) day. Team maintenance can be offered on-site.

Topical Training

The topical training is usually a one (1) day training on a topic relevant to Student Assistance such as eating disorders, cults, self-mutilation, diversity, motivational interviewing, etc. The cost varies depending on the trainer.

Every now and then, a community agency may contact the Educational Services Department for training for their staff. The Educational Services Department can provide assessment and consultation as well as develop quality and innovative training and instructional materials

Other Services

Tobacco Cessation

The Educational Services Department offers school-based Tobacco Cessation Girls Support Groups to all secondary public and some private schools in Chester County. Groups run 8 to 10 weeks and focus on topics of tobacco use and cessation, self-esteem, leadership and decision-making. The number of groups offered each year is limited. For more information, please contact us.


Departmental Contact Information

For more information about Educational Services or to be added to The Guide Line mailing list, please contact us.

Phone: 610-363-6164
Email: edservices@coadgroup.com

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930 East Lancaster Avenue, Exton, PA 19341
Phone: 610-363-6164  Fax: 610-594-0278
Email: info@coadgroup.com