Student Assistance Program

Age Range

Grades K – 12

Timeline

During the school year

Students are referred for a variety of concerns related to their academic and social-emotional well-being at school, or within their family and the community. The program builds resilience in youth using asset building, social-emotional learning, and life skills development while engaging and guiding the student toward emotional and educational growth.

The goal is to build individual and environmental assets in the youth’s lives. A variety of supports may be used to connect with students, including individual one-on-one engagement, small group discussions, collaboration with teachers and administrators, and connecting families to community resources.

Shaker Heights Youth Center staff of licensed professionals serve students at:

Shaker Heights High School
The Innovative Center for Personalized Learning (IC)
Shaker Heights Middle School
Shaker Elementary Schools
- Boulevard
- Fernway
- Lomond

Programs

Student Assistance Program – Elementary School

The Shaker Heights Youth Center’s master’s level social work and counselor staff lend support to students in grades K-5 at Boulevard, Fernway, and Lomond Elementary School. They work closely with school teams to provide positive services to students who are experiencing difficulties.

Student Assistance Program – Middle School

The transition from childhood to adolescents is marked by incredible growth and changes in social-emotional capacity and needs. The Shaker Heights Youth Center’s master’s level social work and counselor staff lend support to students in 6th-8th grade at Shaker Heights Middle School. They work closely with the school team to provide positive services to students who are experiencing difficulties.

Student Assistance Program – High School

The teenage years bring a unique set of challenges and responsibilities. Youth are navigating school stress, peer pressure, and social dynamics. The Shaker Heights Youth Center’s master’s level social work and counselor staff provide services at the Shaker Heights High School. Staff collaborate with the school team to provide positive services to students who are experiencing difficulties.

Innovative Center for Personal Learning (IC)

The Innovative Center for Personalized Learning is a part of the Shaker Schools and offers a variety of non-traditional learning experiences for students. It seeks to meet the varied needs of the students by providing educational experiences and wrap around community resources that support growth, development, and success.