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Summit Hill Junior High
School Social Work
WELCOME & THANK YOU for visiting my School Social Work Website. I have a Page that may help explain the Social and Emotional Learning Standards as well as a Resource Guide Page. These Pages can be accessed at the upper-left corner of each Page. PLEASE email or call me with any questions or concerns, I look forward to a terrific 2009-2010 school year, Thanks.
Phone: (815) 469-4330 Ext. 309
What is a School Social Worker?
School Social Workers (SSW) are a vital part of the educational team, working together with educational administrators, teachers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, speech and language pathologists and other staff. Their unique graduate level training in social work enables them to understand and interpret the influences of the school, home, and community on children. School Social Workers identify factors that can make school a more successful experience for students (Illinois Association of School Social Workers).
What do School Social Workers Do?
School social workers help STUDENTS:
- achieve maximum benefit from their educational opportunities
- understand themselves and others
- improve interpersonal relationships
- cope with stress
- develop decision making skills
School social workers help PARENTS:
- participate effectively in their children's education
- understand & meet their children's social & emotional needs
- understand programs available to students with special needs
- utilize school and community resources effectively
School social workers help SCHOOLS:
- understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) that affect students'abilities to make maximum use of their school experience
- utilize their resources in meeting the educational, social, and emotional needs of students promote a safe school environment
School Social Workers help COMMUNITIES:
- understand school policies, programs, and practices
- minimize those environmental factors which inhibit learning
Illinois Association of School Social Workers
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