School Social Workers are the link between home, school and community. As members of the educational team, School Social Workers promote and support students' academic and social success by providing specialized services that may include:

• Assessment of student needs through observation interviews and testing

• Individual and group therapeutic services to improve interpersonal relationships, problem solving, and conflict resolution

• Crisis prevention and intervention

• Advocacy for students, parents and the school district

• Collaboration and consultation with community agencies, organizations and other professionals

• Developing and implementing plans to enhance students' school success