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The Office of Student Support Services is committed to providing preventative, responsive, and comprehensive approaches to maximize student achievement. The office includes the following departments: 504, Child Welfare and Attendance, Health Services, I CARE, Mental Health Services, and School Counseling.
Asthma Forms
State of LA Medication Order Form
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
ALA Asthma Action Medical Plan for School – English
ALA Asthma Action Medical Plan for School – Spanish
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Diabetes Forms
Diabetes Medical Management Plan for School
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Diet Prescription for Meals at School
State of LA Medication Order Form
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
Anaphylaxis/Allergies Forms
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Anaphylaxis Emergency Allergy Medical Plan for School
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
State of LA Medication Order Form
Dietary Restrictions/Considerations Forms
How to Request Meal Modifications
USDA Milk Substitution Rule & Modified Diet Information
Diet Prescription for Meals at School
Lactose-Free Milk Request
How to Request Diet Modification for Religious Reasons
Special Diet Request for Religious Reason
Tracheostomy Forms
State of LA Medication Order Form
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
Tracheostomy “Go Bag” School Supply List
Special Health Care Needs Forms
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Med History Update Form Doctor Signature Required
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
State of LA Medication Order Form
Authorization for Special Healthcare Needs in Schools
EBR School Health Order Form
Medication Administration Forms
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
State of LA Annual
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
State of LA Medication Order Form
Student Athlete Forms
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
State of Louisiana LHSAA Student Athlete Health Exam Evaluation
LHSAA Medical History Medical Exam – English
LHSAA Medical History Medical Exam – Spanish
Seizures Forms
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Physician Order for Diastat Administration at School
Seizure Action Plan – English
Seizure Action Plan – Spanish
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
State of LA Medication Order Form
Authorization for Special Healthcare Needs in Schools
Immunizations Forms
EBRPSS Immunization Policy
Statement of Exemption from Immunizations
The mission of the Section 504 Department is to ensure students with disabilities under the American with Disabilities Act have equal access to educational opportunities, identify students with characteristics of Dyslexia, and advocate for non-discrimination practices. The Department monitors the compliance of 504 plans and supports school level 504 coordinators, school staff, students, and parents with 504 development, implementation, dyslexia screenings, and discipline policies.
The Office of Child Welfare & Attendance with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System serves as an advocate for the children to ensure the success of students in school. To accomplish this, the Office of Child Welfare & Attendance will work closely with students, their parent/guardians and the school to facilitate enrollment and consistent attendance in the proper school setting.
The Office of Child Welfare & Attendance will conduct home visits to verify addresses of students so that they are enrolled in the proper school attendance zone. Parental contact will also be made when children have difficult in school and students fail to meet attendance requirements. Community agencies will be contacted as needed to provide families with the necessary resources and adjustments to overcome obstacles that prevent proper school attendance.
The Office of Child Welfare & Attendance is also committed to working closely with the Truancy Assessment and Service Center as well as Juvenile Services to take parents to Truancy Court if needed to encourage regular school attendance. Regular school attendance ensures the child will have the greatest opportunity for success.
The Department of Health Services facilitates partnerships with local health care providers to support student health care and prevention throughout the district. Our department also works closely with internal and external health and behavioral health care providers to promote a healthy learning environment.
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Centers in Schools provides comprehensive health services and wellness education to students at seven full-service clinics. The clinics are staffed with qualified and dedicated registered nurses, social workers, health educators, and other medical professionals.
Asthma Forms
State of LA Medication Order Form
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
ALA Asthma Action Medical Plan for School – English
ALA Asthma Action Medical Plan for School – Spanish
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Diabetes Forms
Diabetes Medical Management Plan for School
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Diet Prescription for Meals at School
State of LA Medication Order Form
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
Anaphylaxis/Allergies Forms
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Anaphylaxis Emergency Allergy Medical Plan for School
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
State of LA Medication Order Form
Dietary Restrictions/Considerations Forms
How to Request Meal Modifications
USDA Milk Substitution Rule & Modified Diet Information
Diet Prescription for Meals at School
Lactose-Free Milk Request
How to Request Diet Modification for Religious Reasons
Special Diet Request for Religious Reason
Tracheostomy Forms
State of LA Medication Order Form
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
Tracheostomy “Go Bag” School Supply List
Special Health Care Needs Forms
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Med History Update Form Doctor Signature Required
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
State of LA Medication Order Form
Authorization for Special Healthcare Needs in Schools
EBR School Health Order Form
Medication Administration Forms
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
State of LA Annual
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
State of LA Medication Order Form
Student Athlete Forms
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
State of Louisiana LHSAA Student Athlete Health Exam Evaluation
LHSAA Medical History Medical Exam – English
LHSAA Medical History Medical Exam – Spanish
Seizures Forms
EBR Parent Consent for Meds at School
Physician Order for Diastat Administration at School
Seizure Action Plan – English
Seizure Action Plan – Spanish
State of LA Authorization for Release of Medical Information
EBRPSS Annual Student Health Info Form
State of LA Medication Order Form
Authorization for Special Healthcare Needs in Schools
Immunizations Forms
EBRPSS Immunization Policy
Statement of Exemption from Immunizations
The I CARE Program is the alcohol, drug abuse, and violence prevention program for East Baton Rouge Parish School System. It provides prevention education to students in public, parochial, and participating private and charter schools in the areas of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, violence, crisis response, and management. I CARE staff include 20 Licensed Prevention Professionals who are career educators with a five year minimum classroom teaching experience and a master’s degree in education. Specific services include individual and group consultation, family consultation, support services, classroom education, staff and parent trainings, prevention campaign support, and a variety of other support services related to social-emotional learning.
The Department of School Counseling is committed to supporting school counselors and other school personnel in the development, facilitation, and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program. This program is designed to address the academic, college and career readiness, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Our work is carried out in close collaboration with the Dual Enrollment Program and the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Program, ensuring that services are aligned and integrated to promote student success across multiple domains.
School counseling services are delivered through a tiered approach, providing universal access to all students, along with targeted small group and individualized interventions as necessary.
The mission of the Department of School Counseling is to equip school counselors with the tools and guidance needed to help all students develop the essential skills, knowledge, and mindset required for success in school, the workforce, and life.
Our vision is to provide comprehensive support to school counselors through professional development, advisement, and access to high quality resources. By fostering strong collaboration across intra-departmental initiatives-particularly with Dual Enrollment and SEL-we strive to ensure that every student is positioned for lifelong success.
School counselors facilitate and implement classroom lessons and large group presentations that may reflect three areas of the curriculum: Personal/Social Development; Academic Development; and Career Development. Additionally, special presentations, such as the annual College and Career Fair, FAFSA Information Nights, I CARE Campaigns and student-based activities that encourage positive growth and life-skills training are being facilitated and implemented throughout the district by the School Counselors.
Students are individually guided by their school counselors toward academic and career success in a variety of ways. Academic excellence is promoted through individual meetings, classroom lessons, small group activities, and school-wide recognition. Working individually with school counselors, students establish short and long-term educational and career goals. Career exploration is done at every level through the use of classroom lessons, speakers, career fairs, career inventories, technology, etc. In the high schools, School Counselors partner with agencies such as LOSFA to assist students and families both individually and in larger groups to disseminate important post-secondary information about such topics as financial aid, testing, majors and admissions procedures/policies.
A major portion of the School Counselor’s day is spent on Responsive Services. School counselors provide both individual and group counseling, however School Counselors do not provide therapy. Most individual work involves dealing with short-term issues. Group counseling topics depend upon the needs of the school and students. Many of the group sessions are formatted into lessons utilizing the ReThink Ed Platform as a resource tool. School Counselors also work with families by providing an external resource list to families regarding contact information for agencies/therapists. This list is a resource list only as School Counselors do not make referrals to outside agencies or therapists. Counselors work extensively with other school and district personnel in consultation regarding the personal, social/emotional, and academic well-being of students.
School Counselors and the School Counseling Department staff are members of a large team – that of the school and the district. They engage in a number of activities to promote the excellence of the EBRPSS School District. Because of the individual and personal nature of the work, it is critical for the District Counseling Staff and School Counselors to remain abreast of current and relevant topics and techniques related to student success. Thus, they continuously engage in continuing education experiences to gain such expertise and knowledge. In addition, what is learned is shared with their colleagues, faculty and staff.
Director of Counseling
Beverly B. Tate
btate@ebrschools.org
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Counseling
Tanya M. Brumfield
tbrumfield@ebrschools.org
Supervisors of Counseling
Keyanna Mason (Traditional Middle/High Schools)
kmason1@ebrschools.org
Lyntoy Smith (Traditional Middle/High Schools)
lsmith20@ebrschools.org
Sonya Williams-Fields (Elementary/K-8 Schools)
sfields2@ebrschools.org
Evita B. Crockett (Elementary/K-8 Schools)
ebrown1@ebrschools.org
Coordinators of Academic Programs
Jene’ S. Jones (Traditional High Schools)
jjones62@ebrschools.org
Suguna R. Mayweather (Traditional High Schools)
smayweather@ebrschools.org
Nikeya A. Walker (Traditional High Schools)
nwalker2@ebrschools.org
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a continuous developmental process through which young people and adults acquire and strengthen essential skills in self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness. It emphasizes building healthy relationships, making responsible decisions, and developing empathy. SEL supports students in managing their emotions, understanding others’ perspectives, and setting and achieving meaningful goals.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, multi-tiered framework designed to support the behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of K–12 students. When implemented effectively, PBIS enhances students’ social-emotional competence, academic performance, and contributes to a more positive and inclusive school climate. It also promotes teacher well-being. Ultimately, PBIS helps create learning environments that are positive, predictable, equitable, and safe—where all students and staff can thrive.
Director of Counseling
Beverly B. Tate
btate@ebrschools.org
Administrative Assistant to the Director of School Counseling
Tanya M. Brumfield
tbrumfield@ebrschools.org
Keyanna Mason (Traditional Middle/High Schools)
kmason1@ebrschools.org
Lyntoy Smith (Traditional Middle/High Schools)
lsmith20@ebrschools.org
Sonya Williams-Fields (Elementary/K-8 Schools)
sfields2@ebrschools.org
Evita B. Crockett (Elementary/K-8 Schools)
ebrown1@ebrschools.org
Ashley E. Martin
SEL/PBIS Specialist
arichardson@ebrschools.org
Willette Butler
SEL/PBIS Specialist
wbutler3@ebrschools.org
Veronica E. Pryor
SEL/PBIS Specialist
vpryor@ebrschools.org
Jene’ S. Jones (Traditional High Schools)
Program Academic Coordinator
jjones62@ebrschools.org
Suguna R. Mayweather (Traditional High Schools)
Program Academic Coordinator
smayweather@ebrschools.org
Nikeya A. Walker (Traditional High Schools)
Program Academic Coordinator
nwalker2@ebrschools.org
The mission of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s (EBRPSS) department of Mental Health Services is to facilitate student wellbeing through psychoeducation, empowerment, collaboration, counseling, and service. Our vision is to assist students and their families in building and maintaining healthy relationships with their schools and communities while recognizing and celebrating individual differences, accomplishments, and choices.
Mental Health Services School Assignments (Coming Soon)
Dr. Bridgette Webster, Director of Mental Health Services | bwebster@ebrschools.org
Supervisors of Mental Health Professionals/Social Workers
Broadmoor – Sherwood Region – Ateisha Cage | acage2@ebrschools.org
Highland – Old South Baton Rouge Region – D’Atria London | dlondon@ebrschools.org
Mid-City Region – Amanda Bitting | abitting1@ebrschools.org
North Region – Chalonda Hollins | chollins1@ebrschools.org
Southeast Region – Alicia Robinson | arobinson@ebrschools.org
Social workers hold a Master’s degree in social work and upon completion of licensure acquisition, they can diagnose, and treat individuals in accordance with Louisiana law. They possess the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure requiring no supervision, or the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure requiring supervision if they provide clinical intervention. Additionally, school social workers must have a valid certification from the Louisiana Department of Education.
Professional Conduct
Social workers maintain a high standard of professional conduct. They are governed by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners, the National Association of Social Workers code of ethics, and the School Social Work Association of America. The Louisiana legislature outlines the professional and occupational standards by which all social workers must adhere.
Staff Member Expectations:
Receive referral and consult with referral source
Acquire written consent from the parent/guardian
Complete psychosocial assessment and develop a plan of care
Provide interventions to address the area(s) of concern through individual or group counseling/therapy
Terminate sessions with the student upon completing goals or recommendation of more intensive intervention
Communicate outcome with parent and referral source
Document all phases of referral, assessment, interventions and termination
Maintain documentation in an encrypted, district approved database
Provide professional development to assigned schools as needed/requested
Staff cases with supervisor and team
Maintain a professional connection with school personnel and parents
September 2023 in English
External Behavioral Health Providers (EBHP) are outside agencies that provide individual counseling services for students at a parent/guardian’s request. State law requires that these agencies provide the school district with specific documents prior to working with a student at a school site. All enrollment documentation must be submitted through the portal only (not via email) by the 15th of the month to be considered for the following month. Incorrect submissions will delay approval.
NOTICE about the upcoming meeting to discuss External Behavioral Health Provider administrative annual enrollment processes for East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) 2025 – 2026 school year.
Meeting Details:
Host: EBRPSS Department of Mental Health Services
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Microsoft Teams (click below)