SESA provides consultation and training to support the unique educational needs of individuals and the Alaskan communities that serve them.

Emotional Disturbance

Students meeting the state requirements for classification under emotional disturbance may be eligible for assistance from the Emotional Disturbance staff. Assistance to districts in the rural and remote portions of the state is provided both on and off site.

Staff training through on-site, regional and state wide in-services related to best practices for educating students with emotional and behavioral disorders:

  • Functional Behavioral Assessment
  • Positive Behavioral Support
  • Social Skills Curricula
  • Anger/Stress Management (for students and staff)
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Transition Issues
  • Assistance to districts in the development of appropriate educational programs.
  • Assistance to districts in the development of school/district wide behavior management programs.
  • Information and resources for students with behavioral and emotional difficulties through the agency and assistive technology lending libraries, and other local and national resources.
  • Assistance to the district with coordination of appropriate specialized services and community resources.
  • Assistance to the district in the development of IEP and Transition goals, objectives and activities.
  • Assistance with classroom design and procedures.
  • Provision of information and resources on specific mental health issues.