Student Services - Social Work Services
Mission:
Assist students to attain maximum academic benefits from the school program
Goals:
- Strengthen and support the learning process by identifying, assessing and resolving barriers that interfere with a student’s academic achievement, attendance and school adjustment
- Maximize educational opportunity for all students
- Promote and enhance services that strengthen the home, school and community partnerships
Services Provided by School Social Workers:
- Arrange parent conferences, including transportation, if needed
- Assist in securing clothes, shoes and medical care for students
- Connect parents to appropriate community agencies
- Serve as a liaison between the home, school and community
- Promote regular attendance through early interventions
- Provide information on child abuse & neglect
- Consult and collaborate with school personnel
- Develop and provide training and educational programs for parents and school staff
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