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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY 1960 Landings Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34231-3331 Telephone: (941) 927-9000 Fax: (941) 927-4014 |
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As part of the Pupil Support Services Department, the mission of the School Social Workers is to support the school staff in its endeavor to educate the whole child. School Social Workers focus on core problem issues of individual students and their families, providing direct services and referral sources. |
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| School Social Workers facilitate communication and connection between home and school, working to remove barriers to educational success. Within the community, they help families obtain needed services. Within the school setting, they provide individual and group intervention to children who are experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral issues which interfere with academic progress. They work with truancy workers, teachers, parents and school staff to address attendance problems as well. | |
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