SWSS Department
Student Wellness & Support Services
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) - SWSS Department
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Welcome to the SWSS Homepage
Welcome to the SWSS Homepage
The goal of this site is to assist schools in building safe, welcoming and inclusive cultures where Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are actively modeled and encouraged for all members of the learning community. Please make yourself at home as you explore the initiatives, resources and implementation frameworks available to assist schools in this important work.
The goal of this site is to assist schools in building safe, welcoming and inclusive cultures where Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills are actively modeled and encouraged for all members of the learning community. Please make yourself at home as you explore the initiatives, resources and implementation frameworks available to assist schools in this important work.
The SWSS Department is comprised of a group of counselors, licensed therapists, nurses/LVNs, program specialists, and psychologists dedicated to support the social-emotional-behavioral health and physical wellness of both staff and students.
The SWSS Department is comprised of a group of counselors, licensed therapists, nurses/LVNs, program specialists, and psychologists dedicated to support the social-emotional-behavioral health and physical wellness of both staff and students.
Should you have any questions regarding the content or are interested in implementation support, please contact SWSS via phone or email.
Should you have any questions regarding the content or are interested in implementation support, please contact SWSS via phone or email.
We're glad you're here; have fun exploring.
We're glad you're here; have fun exploring.
Questions and suggestions: jackie.patrick@sbcusd.k12.ca.us or suzy.johns@sbcusd.k12.ca.us
Supporting the Creation of Safe, Welcoming & Inclusive Learning Environments
Supporting the Creation of Safe, Welcoming & Inclusive Learning Environments
The goal of Student Wellness and Support Services is to support schools in creating positive school cultures and classroom climates.
The goal of Student Wellness and Support Services is to support schools in creating positive school cultures and classroom climates.
A healthy and positive school culture means that all students experience supportive learning conditions and opportunities that promote achievement and prepare them to succeed in college, career, and adulthood. Research has shown that schools that 'beat the odds,' with higher student achievement scores than anticipated, are distinguished by having significantly more positive school climates regardless of student characteristics and resource levels.
A healthy and positive school culture means that all students experience supportive learning conditions and opportunities that promote achievement and prepare them to succeed in college, career, and adulthood. Research has shown that schools that 'beat the odds,' with higher student achievement scores than anticipated, are distinguished by having significantly more positive school climates regardless of student characteristics and resource levels.
(CA Department of Education)
The SWSS Department believes that, in order to create a positive Climate & Culture, staff must be supported to develop their own Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills and the skills of their students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
The SWSS Department believes that, in order to create a positive Climate & Culture, staff must be supported to develop their own Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills and the skills of their students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
The SWSS department relies on the following associations to support the work:
The SWSS department relies on the following associations to support the work:
Center of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support - Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
Center of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support - Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
SWSS Vision
SWSS Vision
Vision Statement: The SWSS Department supports staff, students, families, and community members by fostering resilience through cultivating a positive climate, empathy, compassion, and equity.
Vision Statement: The SWSS Department supports staff, students, families, and community members by fostering resilience through cultivating a positive climate, empathy, compassion, and equity.
Goals:
Goals:
1) utilize a multi-tiered system of supports to enhance mental health, create positive cultures, and foster community relationships.
1) utilize a multi-tiered system of supports to enhance mental health, create positive cultures, and foster community relationships.
2) support the creation of culturally competent, equitable, and inclusive learning environments.
2) support the creation of culturally competent, equitable, and inclusive learning environments.
3) support students, staff, families, and community members through professional development, coaching, collaboration, and direct services.
3) support students, staff, families, and community members through professional development, coaching, collaboration, and direct services.
SWSS Contact Information
SWSS Contact Information
Director: Colleen Williams
Director: Colleen Williams
Assistant Director: Martina Beach-Hedges
Assistant Director: Martina Beach-Hedges
Assistant Director: Mario Carranza
Assistant Director: Mario Carranza
Páxám Páxám Welcome Center
746 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Tel: (909) 473-2080; Fax: (909) 473-2081
Mayra Joya, Bilingual Sec. III
Ursela Gonzales, Sec. I
Guadalupe Estrada-Huffer, Bilingual Sec. I
Tel: (909) 880-6839; Fax: (909) 880-6846
Mario Sanchez, Senior Clerk
Rosalva Rodriguez, Health Aide/Office Support
SWSS Updated- 2025
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