School Social Work: Supporting Students' Well-being and Success
School social workers play a crucial role in promoting a welcoming and supportive school environment, offering hope and guidance to students and families facing challenges, and helping navigate the complexities of life. Their impact is evident in establishing strong relationships, fostering resilience, and empowering individuals to overcome obstacles.
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School Social Work in Washoe County School District I Cannot Teach the Head When the Heart is Broken or the Mind is Troubled -Parkway School District Missouri Teacher of the Year 1
Objectives Define School Social Work School Social Work in Practice Essential fit of School Social Work in WCSD Impact of School Social Work in WCSD 2
School Social Work: An Established Profession 1907-08 Beginning of School Social Work (New York City, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut) 1973 School Social Work National Model created 1992 School Social Work Professional Credential created 1994 School Social Work included in American Education Act 2015 School Social Work included as Specialized Instructional Support Personnel in ESSA 3
School Social Work WELCOME - School Social Workers are meaningful contributors to establishing and communicating a welcoming school environment. School Social Workers promote family involvement, respect and uplift culture, listen with their ears and their heart, and foster safe and supportive school environments. SSWAA.ORG (2021) 4
School Social Work HOPE - School Social Workers serve students, families, and the school community. In this role, School Social Workers often give hope to individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or feel that life is very bleak. In these instances, School Social Workers recognize strengths in the child or family, offer support, help them visualize a way out or around a challenge, and come alongside them to help them see a brighter tomorrow SSWAA.ORG (2021) 5
School Social Work GUIDE - School Social Workers realize that life is full of challenges, difficulties, and barriers to success. Children and families can be faced with a variety of barriers like poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, lack of access to needed resources, bullying, academic challenges, inequities, and injustices. School Social Workers stand ready and able to shine light into the darkness of these challenges and provide guidance to navigate the storms of life. School Social Workers will use their knowledge and skills to support students and families, leverage resources, and help identify solutions or coping skills needed to navigate rough waters. SSWAA.ORG 2021 6
School Social Work Association of America The next 8 slides are from the School Social Work Association of American, 2021. 7
School Social Work Association of America: National School Social Work Model 8
School Social Work in Practice Services to Students Services to Parents and Families Services to School Personnel School-Community Liaison Services to Districts Policy Practice 9
School Social Work in Practice Related Services Participating in special education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings Working with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child s adjustment in school. (home, school, and community) Preparing a social or developmental history on a child with a disability. Counseling (group, individual and/or family) Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies. 10
School Social Work in Practice Services to Students 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. 11
School Social Work in Practice Services to Parents/Families Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment. Alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school &community. Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs. Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources. 12
School Social Work in Practice Services to School Personnel Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student s performance and behavior. Assessing students with mental health concerns. Developing staff in-service training programs. Assisting teachers with behavior management. Providing direct support to staff. 13
School Social Work in Practice School-Community Liaison Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs. 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. Helping the system respond effectively to each child's needs. 14
School Social Work in Practice Services to Districts Assist in developing and implementing educational programs for children for exceptional children Developing alternative programs for drop-outs, truants, delinquents, etc. Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect. Providing consultation regarding school law and school policy including IDEA and Section 504. Providing case management for students and families requiring multiple resources 15
School Social Workers in Washoe County School District Thirteen School Social Workers in Washoe County School District Certified Employees of Washoe County School District School Social Work Endorsement from Nevada Department of Education Licensed Social Workers by the State of Nevada Mental Health Professionals School Social Work Evaluation National Model utilized in Washoe County School District 16
Testimonials Whether in the midst of an emotional, academic, or nutritional crisis, Claudia Amaya has provided these students with the outstanding level of support that each individual student requires in order to be successful both here at school and in the outside world. She provides them with meals when they are hungry, empathy when in crisis, and intervention strategies which bridge the wide gap between family life and academia. Jose s extensive understanding of equity, social and restorative justice, and cultural competency make him irreplaceable as he works with scholars and families who ve lived in generational cycles of racism, classism and oppression. 17
