SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WEBSITE FOR STUDENTS

Social Emotional Learning is the process of understanding and managing your emotions, setting and achieving positive goals, feeling and showing empathy for others, establishing  and maintaining  positive relationships, and making responsible decisions.  



This site has been developed for students by West Charlotte School Social Workers.  One of the roles of a School Social Worker  working within the school systems is to provide services to students to enhance their emotional well-being and improve their academic performance.   As you navigate through this website you will find  valuable resources .


What is school social work?

School social work is a specialized area of practice within the broad field of the social work profession. School social workers bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.  School social workers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools which is to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and for the attainment of competence and confidence.  (School Social Work Association of America 2020)