Calverton Elementary/Middle School Mental Health Initiative

This initiative is enhancing the mental health services and programs at Calverton by providing a full continuum of mental health services and activities.  In collaboration with students, families, and school staff, the University of Maryland School Mental Health Program is striving to improve the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success of all students.  A primary goal of the project is to help to reduce suspensions and expulsions, while improving behavioral interventions and overall school climate.

     University of Maryland's Calverton Elementary/Middle School Mental Health Initiative is supported through funding fromThe Open Society Institute - Baltimore as part of an effort to improve behavioral interventions, reduce school disciplinary removals, and reconnect suspended and expelled students to Baltimore City Public Schools.  Additional funding is provided through collaborative funding for Baltimore City's Expanded School Mental Health Initiative.