Christy Sheppleman, M.S.S.W. and Brian Dean, M.S.W.

School Social Workers

• Are employed by the school district to enhance the academic mission by providing services which strengthen home/school/community partnerships
• Actively address barriers within the child, home, school, and community that interfere with student achievement
• Serve as catalysts to bring people together and to create an environment that is conducive to effective problem solving and learning
• Practice includes: assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, and coordination of school and community services

School Social Work Services

Helping students to:                                                      

• cope in times of crisis 
• access mental health services
• become resilient, successful learners
• gain personal and social competencies

Working with administrators to:

1. Implement effective prevention programs and policies which address: 

• school attendance
• alcohol and other drug abuse
• teen pregnancy
• violence
• suicide and sudden death
• child abuse and neglect
• school safety

      2.   Ensure compliance with special education laws

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

Linking schools and communities to:

• coordinate the delivery of educational and mental health services
• develop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and familes

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 education outcomes for students of diverse backgrounds                  

• Are employed by the school district to enhance the academic mission by providing services which strengthen home/school/community partnerships
• Actively address barriers within the child, home, school, and community that interfere with student achievement
• Serve as catalysts to bring people together and to create an environment that is conducive to effective problem solving and learning
• Practice includes: assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, and coordination of school and community services

You can contact a social worker at:

Christy Sheppleman: 834-6727

Brian Dean: 834-6728