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Student Assistance Professionals (SAP)

ANNOUNCING: PDE-funded SAP training is available that covers the cost of the training ($350/pp). For classroom teachers who wish to be trained, there are additional funds available to cover the costs of substitutes (to a maximum of $150/day).

Please register for the training of your choice, and select:

  • PDE funded SAP Training (open to all school employees)
  • Need substitute costs for classroom teachers (open only classroom teachers)

What Is SAP?

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.

Who Are We?

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.

Register for SAP Training at UPMC.com/SAPregistration!

Two-day Updated SAP Training Model

ONLINE Trainings

Fee: PDE-funded or $350/person fee includes all materials and (13) Act 48 Credit Hours and (14) Act 45 Credit Hours.  Staff from public school entities may qualify for PDE-funded SAP training.

Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One hour lunch; two fifteen-minute breaks.

Date(s) of Training:

  • August 11-12, 2025
  • September 9-10, 2025
  • September 23-24, 2025
  • September 30- Oct 1, 2025
  • October 7-8, 2025
  • October 15-16, 2025 - Butler County ONLY
  • November 12-13, 2025
  • December 2-3, 2025
  • March 18-19, 2026 - Butler County ONLY

IN-PERSON Trainings

Fee: PDE-funded or $350/person fee includes all materials and (13) Act 48 Credit Hours and (14) Act 45 Credit Hours.  Staff from public school entities may qualify for PDE-funded SAP training. 

Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One hour lunch; two fifteen-minute breaks.

Date(s) of Training:

  • October 21-22, 2025
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Shaler Area SD, Board Room, 1800 Mt Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA 15116

There is limited space available for these in-person training courses.

Visit UPMC.com/SAPregistration to register for SAP Training.

Specialty Credits Offered for Licensed Professionals

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 412-246-5069 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:

  • An intensive, hands-on review of the current SAP process using compelling case studies, resulting in an action plan with measures for monitoring process.
  • Discussion of case management.
  • A methodology for reviewing PDE 4092 reports, PAYS data that help outline the strengths and challenges of the SAP process in your school/district.

Leave with:

  • A team action plan for scaling up your current practices so that you can begin making improvements tomorrow.

For further information or to schedule an SAP Team Maintenance, please call 412-246-5069 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:

  • Summarize the ten critical pieces needed for effective school‐based skills building groups.
  • Discuss ways for aligning groups with current best practices related to Tier 2‐MTSS supports.
  • Practice facilitation skills, provide and gather feedback.

For further information or to schedule, please call 412-246-5069 or email Pat Woodke at woodkeps@upmc.edu.


If you have questions about any of our training courses, please call 412-246-5069.

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