SERVICES TO SCHOOL STUDENTS:
-Providing crisis intervention
-Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success
-Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management
-Helping the student develop appropriate social interaction skills
-Assisting the student in understanding and accepting self and others
SERVICES TO FAMILY SYSTEM:
-Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment
-Alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school & community
-Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources
SERVICES TO DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY:
-Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior
-Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs
-Providing case management for students and families requiring multiple resources
HOW TO GET A REFERRAL:
Speak with your school counselor or principal about filling out a referral to the district social worker.