Academic achievement, mental health, and school climate are major concerns associated with the education of children and youth. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, less than 40% of children in Grades 4, 8, and 12 scored at or above proficient in reading during either the 2011 or 2013 assessments. In mathematics, 40% and 42% of fourth graders scored at or above proficient in 2011 and 2013, respectively, with less than 40% achieving that level of performance in either eighth or twelfth grade. In addition to appropriate instruction, a review of literature conducted in 2014 by the Center for Health and Healthcare in Schools found that addressing the behavioral and mental health of students also has a positive impact on achievement, behavior, and school ...