U.S. Department of Education
Margaret Spellings
Secretary

September 2005

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Acknowledgments

The Department of Education would like to express its appreciation to all those who contributed to the development and review of this document, especially Cheri Lovre, Crisis Management Institute, Portland, Ore.; the National Association of School Psychologists; the American School Counselors Association; and the staff of the Center for Mental Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

Disclaimer

The information in this document is provided only as a resource that readers may find helpful and use at their option. The information does not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Department of Education.