MASONIC MODEL STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OVERVIEW

The Masonic Model Student Assistance Program (MMSAP) has grown to now operate in 19 States since its inception in 1986. During this time, over 30,000 teachers have been trained and as a result of this training, hundreds of thousands of children’s lives have been placed on a healthier track.

The Masonic Model program trains educators in setting up in-school Core Teams to observe and take action early to provide help to at-risk children.

MMSAP consists of a three-day training session for teachers and school administrators that is offered to any school that wishes to take part. During the three days, a team of professional trainers works with the teachers to provide:

· Information on factors that contribute to crisis for children; at-risk behaviors that signal crisis; and the value of early intervention and prevention.
· How to set up and function as an in-school service team; how a team assesses behavior, academics, health and attendance -- signs that may indicate a problem, and what kind of actions to take.
· The trainers devote considerable time during the three days explaining how to establish and operate a Core Team in the school.
· School administrators are requested to attend a special part of the training directed at understanding their role in the successful functioning of Core Teams.
· Handbooks, prepared forms and materials are provided for the Core Teams to use in student assessment and assistance.

The local Masonic community and the Foundation pay most costs of teacher training sessions and provide follow-up support for in-school Core Teams. A team of professional trainers with experience within the educational community conducts the three-day sessions. Schools are given criteria to select the teachers to send to the training sessions.

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