The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a collaborative effort that eliminates barriers to learning by effectively mobilizing school resources and support systems. SAP identifies and addresses academic, social, attendance, substance use, mental health, and other concerns that hinder student success. The primary goal of SAP is to help students overcome these barriers so they can achieve, advance, and remain in school.
The Pennsylvania Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS) collaborates with the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and many drug and alcohol programs. This network provides leadership in developing a safe, drug-free environment and promoting mental health wellness in schools and communities across the Commonwealth.
For more information about SAP, visit the Pennsylvania Network for SAP Services website.
Addiction Medicine Services is a PNSAS-approved training provider that prepares participants to work cohesively on their school SAP team.
SAP teams consist of faculty, staff, and behavioral health agency liaisons who receive state-of-the-art training in the four phases of the SAP process.
The Prevention Team of Addiction Medicine Services at UPMC Western Behavioral Health has provided evidence-based professional development to educators and behavioral health professionals for more than 30 years. We help schools build sustainable systems to address learning barriers.
We currently offer workshops open to teachers, nurses, school administrators, SAP liaisons, clinical staff, school resource officers, and probation officers. Learn more about each course below.
Two-day Updated SAP Training Model
Fee: $350/person fee includes all materials and (13) Act 48 Credit Hours and (14) Act 45 Credit Hours.
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One hour lunch; two fifteen-minute breaks.
Date(s) of Training:
January - September 2025
Fee: $350/person fee includes all materials and 13 Act 48 Credit Hours / 14 Act 45 Credit Hours.
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One hour lunch; two fifteen-minute breaks.
Date(s) of Training:
There is limited space available for these in-person training courses.
Visit UPMC.com/SAPregistration to register for SAP Training.
Additional charges will apply for specialized credits. LSW, CEUs, CAC/CPS and NBCC credits offered at $30. More information on applying for these credits is provided at the training.
For groups of fifteen or more, our trainers will travel to your school and provide an initial 2-day SAP training.
Fee: $350 per participant. The district/county provides site, continental breakfast, lunch, Wi-Fi, and other technological support.
For further information or to schedule an On-Site Training, please call 412-235-5377 or email Pat Woodke at woodkeps@upmc.edu.
SAP Team Maintenance/Refresher Training is a highly interactive workshop designed to address crucial issues that the SAP team faces every single day.
SAP Refresher Training is offered virtually or in-person at the county, IU, or school district level.
This training provides:
Leave with:
For further information or to schedule an SAP Team Maintenance, please call 412-235-5377 or email Pat Woodke at woodkeps@upmc.edu.
This one‐day workshop will prepare participants to design, plan, implement, and evaluate topic specific skill development groups in schools. The schedule creates time to select and demonstrate activities and obtain feedback. Participants will leave with an eight‐week skill development curriculum for use in your current work.
During the one‐day training, participants will:
For further information or to schedule, please call 412-235-5377 or email Pat Woodke at woodkeps@upmc.edu.
If you have questions about any of our training courses, please call 412-235-5377.
