Postural:

• Postural Screening Exam Video
• Catch the Curve Educational Video for Students (Video)

Vision:

• MDPH Preschool Vision Screening Protocol Training Video

Notification and Referral Letters

• BMI Notification of Screening (Word doc) 
• Hearing Referral (Word doc)

Vision:

• Referral- 1st Notice (Word doc) 
• Referral – 2nd Notice (Word doc) 

Additional Resources

BMI:

• Child and Teen BMI
• Mass in Motion
• Massachusetts Obesity Statistics
• The State of Obesity in Massachusetts

Hearing:

• American Academy of Audiology Childhood Hearing Screening Guidelines (PDF)
• Anatomy of the Ear
• CDC Hearing Loss in Children
• Understanding Your Audiogram Results

Postural:

• National Scoliosis Foundation
• Position Statement Screening for the Early Detection of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents (PDF)
• Scoliosis for Teens Information

Vision:

• Amblyopia
• Anatomy of the Eye Video
• Children's Vision and Eye Health – A Snapshot of Current and National Issues
• Children’s Vision Massachusetts
• Instrument-Based Pediatric Vision Screening Policy Statement (2012), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (PDF)
• NASN Vision and Eye Health
• National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health, Prevent Blindness
  • 12 Components of a Strong Vision Health System of Care, Prevent Blindness
  • ABCs of Observation of Possible Vision Problems (PDF)
  • Best Practices and Research: Children’s Vision and Eye Health
• What does 20/20 vision mean?

SBIRT in Schools

Screening and Reporting Resources

• SBIRT in Schools: FAQ, August 2021 (PDF)
• SBIRT in Schools Resource Toolkit (PDF)
  • This toolkit is designed to assist SBIRT teams in planning their annual verbal substance use screening programs. It provides information about the law, the SBIRT process, planning resources, reporting requirements, education resources, and links to helpful websites. The appendices contain tools and samples school SBIRT teams can use when conducting SBIRT.
• MASBIRT TTA: SBIRT Training and Resource Materials
  • Resources on this site include the most current screening tools (CRAFFT+N in English and translated to multiple languages), sample letters, helpful resources, and a variety of training resources.
  • Screening Tools:
    • CRAFFT+N: SBIRT in Schools Questionnaire (English)
    • CRAFFT+N: SBIRT in Schools Questionnaire (Translated in multiple languages)
    • Orange Card
    • Sample Parent Notification Letter
    • Sample Consent for Disclosure 
• DPH BSAS Substance Use Referral Information (PDF)

MDPH Data Collection and Reporting Forms

• ​​​​SY21-22 DPH SBIRT Data Collection Tool - Checkbox
• Word document supporting new data collection on Checkbox
• Screenshots for Checkbox SBIRT data collection

Referral Resources

• Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) provider
  • Schools needing support around referrals to treatment after a positive SBIRT screen should consider contacting their local listed on the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline or by calling 800-327-5050.
• Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)
  • BSAS oversees the statewide system of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals, families, and communities affected by gambling and substance addiction.
• Office of Youth and Young Adult Services (OYYAS)
  • BSAS’s dedicated office for the oversight of state-funded, substance use-related services for youth and young adults ages 8-26. OYYAS oversees the implementation, enhancement, and sustainability of developmentally tailored services including: intervention, treatment, and recovery supports.
• Hand Hold
  • A site for parents developed by OYYAS and the Department of Mental Health
• Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program – Take the first step toward a nicotine-free life
• Nicotine free life Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW 

Additional Substance Use Resources