ABSTRACT
Good instruction is important in its own right, as many students with mental health problems have academic weaknesses. Students need opportunities to give positive feedback to one another for improvements in performance or behavior. Referring a student for evaluation for possible special education is required by law for any student suspected of having a disability related to mental health. The student should be tested and observed, and a team of individuals will determine whether the student does or does not qualify for special education. Some referrals are better than others. This chapter suggests the major features of good referrals. Usually, a referral is made to a school psychologist or administrator. The chapter deals with a reiteration of the scandalous neglect of children's mental health and the importance of schools in providing mental health services, including special education, to children who need them.
