School Social Work
Topeka Public
Schools social workers help students participate, learn, and succeed at school.
We work with students, families, teachers, and school teams to address social,
emotional, behavioral, and practical barriers to learning.
How
We Help
Depending on a
student’s needs, school social workers may:
- Provide individual or group
support for students
- Help students build coping, relationship, and
problem-solving skills
- Partner with families and school staff to support
attendance, behavior, and school engagement
- Connect families with school and community resources
- Assist with crisis response and student safety
- Participate in special education evaluations,
planning, and services when appropriate
When
to Reach Out
Contact your school
social worker if you have concerns about your student’s adjustment to school,
emotions, behavior, attendance, relationships, or access to basic needs. You do
not need to know which service your student needs before reaching out. We can
listen and help identify a next step.
Find your schoolsocial worker
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Department
Contact
Shannon Wright,
LSCSW
Coordinator of School Social Work
[email protected] | 785-235-7188
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