Eva Sansone, LCSW-R
School Social Worker
Seneca Middle School
850 Main Street
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850, ext 4526
[email protected]
School Social Worker
Seneca Middle School
850 Main Street
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 471-1850, ext 4526
[email protected]
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Helen Keller
What is a School Social Worker?
A trained and licensed mental health professional with a degree in social work and
who is certified through the New York State Education
Department.
What do School Social Workers do?
purpose of individual counseling, group meetings, and classroom
guidance?
Helen Keller
What is a School Social Worker?
A trained and licensed mental health professional with a degree in social work and
who is certified through the New York State Education
Department.
What do School Social Workers do?
- Provide evidence based education, behavior, and mental health services to students through
individual counseling and group work - Promote a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching
excellence - Maximize access to school-based and community-based resources
- Participate as members of the educational team for both special education and general education
students - Facilitate transition for school to life
purpose of individual counseling, group meetings, and classroom
guidance?
- To help students develop self-understanding and self-awareness
- To build self-confidence and self-esteem
- To encourage students to recognize and make the best use of their
capabilities - To provide opportunities for students to feel successful
- To give students an opportunity to talk about educational, social, and personal
concerns - To encourage students to recognize, understand and work through learning
difficulties - To help students acquire the social and communication skills necessary for
productive
interaction with teachers, peers, and family - To teach students a decision-making/ problem solving process
- To teach students how to relax and cope when confronted with stress
producing situations