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Social Work
Judith Ormerod AssmannDirector of Special Services(847) 986-2348School social workers (Masters Degree in Social Work – MSW) help students whose social/emotional and behavioral problems impact school performance. School social workers assist these students through early identification, prevention, intervention, counseling and support.
School Social Work ServicesHelping Students to:- Cope in times of crises
- Access mental health services
- Become resilient, successful learners
- Gain personal and social competencies
Supporting parents to:- Effectively participate in their child's education
- Understand their child's developmental and educational needs
- Access school and community resources
- Understand special education services
- Strengthen parenting skills
Assisting educators to:
- Work effectively with parents
- Discover new resources
- Participate in the special education process
- Understand family, cultural, and community factors affecting students
- Meet educational outcomes for students of diverse background
Linking schools & communities to:
- Coordinate the delivery of education and mental health services
- Develop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and families
Working with administrators to:
Implement effective prevention programs and policies which address;- school attendance
- alcohol & other drug abuses
- teen pregnancy
- violence
- suicide and sudden death
- child abuse and neglect
- school safety
- ensure compliance with special education laws
Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)