Social Work

Ways a Social Worker can help:

• Implementation of behavior management techniques
• Coordination of community agency referrals
• Information and referral services
• Resources for clothing, housing, and social/mental health
• Crisis Intervention: Reduce tension of student/parent in crisis through assessment, provision of understanding and support, and offer alternatives for action
• Home Visits: Assist parents in understanding school policies/procedures and creating environments conducive for learning
• Assist in overcoming obstacles related to school attendance, achievement, and overall school functioning
• Work with Knox County District Attorney General’s Parental Responsibility Truancy Initiative