Welcome to Social Work

Role of the social worker at Pierce Downer

My role at Pierce Downer is to provide services to students to enhance their social, emotional well-being and improve their academic performance.

School social workers provide supports with a 3-tiered model through the classroom, small groups, and individual work with students. School support personnel determine the level of services appropriate for each student. The focus is centered on the the State of Illinois Social Emotional Learning standards.

If you are concerned about the social emotional or behavioral functioning of your child please contact me

630-719-5908 or JRichelia@dg58.org


SEL Curricula

Below you will find important links related to curricula in District 58.

IL state SEL standards,

Second Step curriculum

Erin’s Law Illinois website


Local Community Resources and Important Links

Below you will find a link to the various resources available in Illinois and specifically, DuPage County.

Department of Human Services

DuPage County Resource Guide

SASED - County Education Cooperative

Downers Grove Township

Downers Grove Police

Autism Resources

Community House-Autism

Fish Food Pantry

Center for family change

Downers Grove Counseling

Comprehensive Counseling Services

Buddy's Place- GRIEF program for kids and families

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resource



National Resources

Below you will find links to various national organizations.

National Organization for Parents of Children in Special Education

Erika's Lighthouse-depression

CHADD-ADHD

NAMI

Down Syndrome Resource

GLBTQ Resource

Suicide Prevention