Provide evidence based education, behavior, and mental health services
Promote school climate & culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence
Maximize access to school-based, district-based and community resources
Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior.
Helping school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies.
Advocating for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and families.
Providing crisis intervention.
Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.
Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management.
Helping the child develop appropriate social interaction skills.
Assisting the child in understanding and accepting self and others.
Essential for implementing a comprehensive school social worker program.