School Social Work Ensuring Student Success Connecting Schools

School Social Work l l Is a specialized area of practice within the broad

School Social Workers l l Bring unique professional knowledge, skills and perspectives Are employed

School Social Work Services HELP STUDENTS: Ø Cope Ø Access services Ø Become resilient,

School Social Work Services ASSIST EDUCATORS: HELP ADMINISTRATORS: Ø Implement prevention Ø Work with

School Social Work Services LINKING SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES TO: Ø Coordinate the delivery of

School Social Work Many children need mental health services. Many of these students will

Web Resources l National Association of Social Workers http: //www. naswdc. org/ l School

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School Social Work: Ensuring Student Success Connecting Schools, Families & Community Removing Barriers to Education Slide show based on documents from the School Social Work Association of America Guilford County School Social Services

School Social Work l l Is a specialized area of practice within the broad field of social work Includes: assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, and coordination of school and community services

School Social Workers l l Bring unique professional knowledge, skills and perspectives Are employed by school districts to enhance the academic mission Actively address academic barriers within the child, home, school, and community Serve as catalysts to bring people together and to create an environment conducive to learning

School Social Work Services HELP STUDENTS: Ø Cope Ø Access services Ø Become resilient, successful learners Ø Gain personal and social competencies SUPPORT PARENTS: Ø Participate in education Ø Understand needs Ø Access resources Ø Strengthen parenting skills

School Social Work Services ASSIST EDUCATORS: HELP ADMINISTRATORS: Ø Implement prevention Ø Work with parents programs Ø Discover resources Ø Ensure compliance with Ø Participate in Special special education laws Education process Ø Understand families and cultures

School Social Work Services LINKING SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES TO: Ø Coordinate the delivery of education and mental health services Ø Develop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families

School Social Work Many children need mental health services. Many of these students will not achieve academic success due to social emotional, and behavioral problems affecting school performance. School Social Workers help these students through early identification, prevention, intervention, counseling and support.

Web Resources l National Association of Social Workers http: //www. naswdc. org/ l School Social Work Association of America: http: //www. sswaa. org