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A "Student Support Specialist" is a professional within an educational setting who provides comprehensive support to students, often focusing on addressing academic, social, and emotional needs by offering guidance, interventions, and case management, aiming to help students overcome challenges. They may work with students individually or in small groups, collaborating with teachers and families to develop personalized support plans.
Some supports offered:
Social-emotional support:
Counseling, conflict resolution, stress management, building positive relationships
Behavioral intervention:
Addressing disruptive behavior, developing coping mechanisms, implementing behavior plans
Case management:
Tracking student progress, coordinating with other support services, communicating with parents/guardians
Crisis intervention:
Responding to immediate student needs, providing support during difficult situations
Advocacy:
Representing student needs to other staff members, advocating for necessary accommodations
Angela DeLoach Aren Ragsdale Jennifer Patterson
Student Support Specialist Student Support Specialist Student Support Specialist
CES, CMS, DLA, NDA, VES CWHS BMS, SBES, WBES, WJMS
adeloach@dcstn.org aragsdale@dcstn.org jenniferpatterson@dcstn.org
Richard Boyman Christy Uhl Jessica Shelton
Student Support Specialist Student Support Specialist Student Support Specialist
DCHS CENT, CES, DES, DMS, TDS OES
rboyman@dcstn.org cuhl@dcstn.org jshelton@dcstn.org
School Board of Education Office: 817 N. Charlotte Street Dickson, TN 37055
Special Education Office: 115 Academy Street Dickson, TN 37055
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