Social Workers

Helping students to:                                                      

• cope in times of crisis 
• access mental health services
• become resilient, successful learners
• gain personal and social competencies

Working with administrators to:

1. Implement effective prevention programs and policies which address: 

• school attendance
• alcohol and other drug abuse
• teen pregnancy
• violence
• suicide and sudden death
• child abuse and neglect
• school safety

2. Ensure compliance with special education laws

Supporting parents to:

• effectively participate in their child's education
• understand their child's developmental and educational needs
• access school and community resources
• understand special education services
• strengthen parenting skills

Linking schools and communities to:

• coordinate the delivery of educational and mental health services
• develop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families

Assisting educators to:

• work effectively with parents
• discover new resources
• participate in the special education process
• understand family, cultural, and community factors affecting students
• meet education outcomes for students of diverse backgrounds