As PDE seeks to expand availability of support services for students and families during the COVID-19 response efforts, it is are exploring additional opportunities to leverage existing and future partnerships with graduate level interns and recent graduates in the fields of social work, school psychology, and school counseling. PDE is collaborating with universities to develop a platform that allows students to access mental health professionals and graduate interns over the summer in an effort to maintain relationships with schools and ease transitions into the 2020-2021 school year.  PDE$ is asking PAPSA members to complete a brief survey regarding current need and interest in utilizing recent graduates and interns to support mental wellness and intervention services and supports within the school community by going to the Expanding Availability of Support Services for Students and Families survey. Questions and comments should be directed to the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s emergency response account at: [email protected]