Social Workers

A social worker serves in each school. Referrals are accepted from school personnel, parents and, with parent consent, community agencies. The primary role of the school social worker is to provide the home, school and community connection that is necessary for learning. The role of the social worker includes:

• Consultation with students, parents, school staff, and other professionals
• Problem Solving Team participation
• Child and family advocacy
• Agency referral and networking
• Truancy prevention and intervention
• Family and school liaison
• Increasing parent participation
• Completes psyco/social histories and adaptive behavior scales