School social workers are the link between home, school and the community.  As members of the educational team, school social workers promote and support students' academic and social success by providing specialized services that include:
individual and group counseling consultation to both teachers and parents classroom interventions crisis intervention coordination of prevention programs social-developmental assessments providing information and referral to community agencies collaborating  with community agencies and organizations on behalf of students and their families staff development
Examples of situations in which it would be appropriate to contact the social worker include when your child: complains about not wanting to come to school. exhibits obvious changes in behavior or affect. has difficulty coping with "normal" life stressors. is dealing with significant family/life changes. exhibits poor social and/or social coping skills.
Call the Elmwood Office, 420-6341, to contact the Social Worker at this time.