Collaborative Techniques for Schools and Mental Health Providers to Address Student Needs
Jeffrey Bostic, MD

March 12, 2010, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Newton Wellesley Hospital
Free for members; $50 for non-members
CEUs for this series have been applied for

This presentation highlights a model of bringing psychological expertise into public schools, in a manner that is collaborative and helpful to students, staff and families. With this model, the psychiatrist is actually observing the child in the natural school setting, rather than the traditional office visit the child and family make to the psychiatrist’s office. The model also allows for direct input from all the stakeholders involved with the student, the teacher, the mental health staff, the administrators and the parents. Observing the child in this way gives the stakeholders a better sense of the child’s dynamics including interactions with peers. This model also allows the psychiatrist to consult more accurately with other doctors who might be involved with the child. Dr. Bostic has consulted to many school districts in the past 10 years. In the afternoon, the Lexington Public Schools will detail how the concept and reality of collaboration with outside mental health resources brings positive results to schools. Linda Chase, Director of Student Services, will lead a panel discussion about this topic.

Jeffrey Bostic is a child psychiatrist who also has a doctorate in education. He received his MD degree from Texas Tech School of Medicine and his Doctorate in Education in the area of Curriculum and Instruction, also from Texas Tech. Dr. Bostic is an expert in psychiatric disorders that may be found in children and adolescents. In addition, he has considerable expertise in consulting and delivering psychiatric services in school settings. He has published and frequently presented on such topics as ADHD and juvenile mood disorders. Dr. Bostic has received numerous national awards and honors.