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The process for arriving at a common understanding and shared perspective on the problem of school mental health required the group to investigate all issues and conduct an in‐depth review of relevant data, including any procedures, policies, or regulations that might have created limitations, constraints, or unintended consequences for any of the sectors (i.e., private, public, or educational). After this thorough review process, all members of the group had an improved understanding of the issues underlying school mental health, as well as those factors driving the increased need for services. The three‐step process that guided the group toward a common vision also enabled them to work toward the goal of developing a school model for mental health support. Ultimately, the group agreed that a proactive approach not only was more effective at preventing social, emotional, and behavioral problems, but also would help reduce some of the stigma surrounding mental illness. So, the group agreed that the model should focus on promoting wellness, as opposed to focusing primarily on mental illness. The project culminated in the development of the Texas School‐Based Social/Emotional Wellness Model, which was based on a multitiered approach to prevention and intervention. A detailed description of the model can be found in Rapid Reference 1.5.