Social Work

School social workers are licensed mental health professionals who partner with schools to identify and reduce barriers to learning. They support whole-child development through direct services to students, systems-level support, and family engagement.  This webpage is to inform school leaders about available ESC social work services and how they support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs to enhance academic success.

• Mental health and crisis intervention

• Professional development and paraprofessional support

• Trauma informed environments

• Prevention programming

• Individual and Small Group Interventions

• Attendance and engagement

• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support/Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

• Family and community connections

• Staff and systems support

Aligned with Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) Pupil Services Registration & School Social Work Standards

• Attendance concerns or chronic absenteeism

• Student mental health or behavioral concerns

• Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention planning

• Family engagement or community resource navigation

• Crisis response and recovery support

• Assistance with MTSS or PBIS implementation

• Building-wide staff wellness or student support programming