Spencerport Central School District

Children and adolescents are affected more than we might assume by major and minor losses.  Traumatic events, serious illnesses, or deaths of family members and friends as well as members of their school family can have a profound impact on these young lives.  Even tragic community events, not directly experienced by a child, can leave a lasting mark.

In recognition of this reality, the Spencerport Central School District has made a commitment to providing needed support for those who have experienced a trauma, illness, or death.  In partnership with the Monroe County Office of Mental Health, over 25 staff members have received extensive training to assist them in responding to the emotional needs of students, teachers, and other school personnel which arise from trauma, violence, illness, grief and loss.  These trained individuals share their time and talent as members of the Spencerport TIG Team.  The TIG team offers support and resources to help impacted students and staff cope in the school setting.  Team members follow a standardized protocol for intervention throughout the district which ensures response equity across all buildings and highlights sensitivity to the family's wishes in all settings.

In addition, the district has partnered with schools throughout the Greater Rochester area to provide and receive back-up TIG support whenever a response plan exceeds the impacted district's resources. 

If you are aware of a situation that may require the help of the TIG team, please contact your building principal.

TIG Team Members by Building: