Promising Students Program in Beaufort County School District

Beaufort County School District in South Carolina Lowcountry requests funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY24 STOP School Violence Program Competitive Solicitation, , Category 2, to implement and evaluate a comprehensive plan between behavioral health providers, community partners, and university scientists to prevent violence, improve safety, and promote a positive school climate. Through the Promising Students Program, Beaufort County School District will establish a therapeutic day program for kindergarten through grade two students to support their individualized social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs; expand access to clinical services for otherwise underserved elementary students in crisis; implement a social-emotional learning curriculum to improve school climate and safety; provide family support services to parents in need; and conduct a rigorous scientific mixed-methods program evaluation. Promising Students Program aims to prevent school violence and improve student safety by providing individualized and targeted support for high-need elementary students and enhancing their access to onsite mental health and behavioral support services.