School Social Workers are trained professionals and provide the following services:
RELATED SERVICES:
-Monitor attendance
-Participate in IEP/MTSS Meetings
-Work with student living situations that affect student adjustment in the school setting
-Provide Individual and Group Counseling/Therapy
-Assist with creating positive intervention strategies
-Provide support to staff
-Assist teachers with classroom/behavior management strategies
SERVICES TO STUDENTS:
-Group or Individual Counseling/Therapy
-Crisis Intervention
-Develop strategies to increase academic success
-Assist students in areas such as: Mental health concerns, conflict resolution, social skills, anger management, and understanding self and others
SERVICES TO PARENT/FAMILIES:
-Promote and encourage collaboration with administration, teachers and staff to provide a safe learning environment
-Aim to reduce family stress that affects student learning and adjustment in the school setting
-Link families to community resources