OUR GOAL: To partner with students and their families and school staff to develop a collaborative relationship and reduce the barriers to a successful educational experience.
School Social Work Services:
CRISIS INTERVENTION
- Intervene with students and families experiencing crisis—such as unstable or dangerous situations, child abuse, suicidal ideation/attempts, substance abuse, domestic violence, emotional or physical trauma, mental illness, chronic health problems, or poverty—and link them with appropriate services and to provide ongoing student and family support
COORDINATION
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and professional support staff to evaluate students’ needs, develop intervention plans, and provide/coordinate services to students and families
- Collaborate with community agencies to meet student and family needs and to reduce or eliminate barriers to student success
- Advocate for students to receive academic and emotional supports and resources to help with their success in the learning environment
ATTENDANCE
- Work with students/parents to improve attendance, assist school administrators with truancy complaints, filing criminal summonses, and court involvement, and coordinate services through the Department of Juvenile Justice
MCKINNEY-VENTO SERVICES
- Work in collaboration with the Homeless Coordinator to assess the living situation of each student falling under this federal act and to insure that appropriate services are provided
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
- Coordinate school/county-wide programs and initiatives—such as the Risky Behaviors Program, Early Intervention Program, and At Risk Teams
- Participate in school based planning and intervention teams
LIAISON
- Facilitate partnerships and collaboration between home, school, and community and to assist parents in understanding and accessing resources
Student Services Coordinator
Marci Holland 371-2459 or 524-3314, Ext. 486 |
School Social Worker
Annie Wishon 421-0324 or 524-3314, Ext. 487 |
Schools Served:
East Franklin Elementary South Macon Elementary Mountain View Intermediate Macon Middle Highlands (K-12) Franklin High (Grades 10 and 12) |
Schools Served:
Cartoogechaye Elementary Iotla Valley Elementary Macon Early College Union Academy Nantahala (K-12) Franklin High (Grades 9 and 11 |