What are the primary services provided by school social workers?

Connecting families with resources, attendance, family assessments

What are some warning signs of suicidal ideation in students?

Suicidal statements, planning or harming self, hopelessness, withdrawal

How and when should a staff member refer a student to a support staff member?

Contact through PS or email for support with: behavior, family, academics

What is required for students under the age of 18 to use a name or pronoun that differs from what is in PowerSchool?

Parent told before the change and/or parent fills out a student info survey

What should you do if you believe a student may be suicidal or makes a suicidal statement?

Call a student services staff immediately & keep eyes on student(NO EMAIL)

What are the warning signs that a student might be homeless or in a housing crisis?

New tardies, no longer riding assigned bus, wearing same/unclean clothing

Who are the members of the Student Services team?

Counselor, Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, 504 counselor

What are the primary services provided by school counselors?

Academic, social & emotional support, small groups, classroom lessons

What are the primary services provided by school nurses?

Emergency medical response, monitoring student health, school-wide health

What are some of the topics covered in the required classroom lessons for elementary school counselors?

Coping skills, child safety, career/college readiness, school transition

What are teacher responsibilities regarding attendance?

Log daily attendance and communicate with parents for 1-3 days absent

What should you do if you suspect a student is being abused or neglected?

Make a DSS/CPS report, do not investigate, inform your principal.

What is the Say Something platform used for?

Reporting bullying or suspected bullying incidents

What are some of the services that all members of the Student Services team may provide?

Conducting Suicide risk assessment, DSS report, crisis response, consult.

What are the primary services provided by school psychologists?

Academic/behavior support, teacher/parent consultation, evaluations

What is the role of the Section 504 Counselor?

Case manager for Section 504; collaborates with teachers and parents

What is the role of the McKinney-Vento liaison?

Determine if a student is in a housing crisis & provide resources & support

What should staff do if they become aware of a suicidal student after hours?

Call 911 if an attempt is happening; call CMS Police and request home visit

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1
What are the primary services provided by school social workers?
Overseeing the school's athletic programs and coaching teams.
Connecting families with resources, attendance, family assessments
Designing and implementing marketing campaigns for the school.
Providing tutoring services to struggling students.
2
What are some warning signs of suicidal ideation in students?
Improved academic performance and increased participation in class.
Suicidal statements, planning or harming self, hopelessness, withdrawal
Reduced social isolation and increased interaction with peers.
Increased interest in hobbies and extracurricular activities.
3
How and when should a staff member refer a student to a support staff member?
Contact through PS or email for support with: behavior, family, academics
Wait until the end of the school day and then contacting support staff.
By posting a note on the student's locker or leaving a message.
By ignoring the student's needs and hoping the problem resolves itself.
4
What is required for students under the age of 18 to use a name or pronoun that differs from what is in PowerSchool?
Students must obtain written permission from the school principal.
Parent told before the change and/or parent fills out a student info survey
Students must provide documentation of a gender identity disorder diagnosis
Students must be at least 16 years old to request a name or pronoun change.
5
What should you do if you believe a student may be suicidal or makes a suicidal statement?
Promise the student that everything will be okay.
Dismiss the student's concerns and tell them to "snap out of it."
Call a student services staff immediately & keep eyes on student(NO EMAIL)
Wait until the end of the school day to report the incident
6
CMS defines Bullying as: Deliberate, unwanted, aggressive behavior involving a power imbalance, repeated over time.
True
False
7
What are the warning signs that a student might be homeless or in a housing crisis?
New tardies, no longer riding assigned bus, wearing same/unclean clothing
Improved academic performance and increased participation in class.
Reduced social isolation and increased interaction with peers.
Increased interest in hobbies and extracurricular activities.
8
Who are the members of the Student Services team?
Counselor, Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker, 504 counselor
Principals, assistant principals, and department heads.
Teachers, administrators, and parents.
School board members, community leaders, and local business owners.
9
What are the primary services provided by school counselors?
Academic, social & emotional support, small groups, classroom lessons
Teaching academic subjects and leading extracurricular activities.
Overseeing the school's athletic programs and coaching teams.
Providing legal advice and acting as mediators in disputes.
10
What are the primary services provided by school nurses?
Academic/behavior support, teacher/parent consultation, evaluations,
Providing tutoring services to struggling students
Emergency medical response, monitoring student health, school-wide health
Overseeing the school's athletic programs and coaching teams.
11
What are some of the topics covered in the required classroom lessons for elementary school counselors?
Advanced mathematics, scientific concepts, and foreign languages.
Coping skills, child safety, career/college readiness, school transition
Computer programming, robotics, and engineering design.
Art history, music theory, and drama techniques.
12
What are teacher responsibilities regarding attendance?
Teachers provide tutoring services to students who are behind.
Teachers should discipline students who have unexcused absences.
Log daily attendance and communicate with parents for 1-3 days absent
Teachers are responsible for leading extracurricular activities and clubs.
13
What should you do if you suspect a student is being abused or neglected?
Confront the student's parents and accuse them of abuse.
Investigate the situation yourself and report your findings.
Make a DSS/CPS report, do not investigate, inform your principal.
Ignore the situation and hope it resolves itself.
14
What is the Say Something platform used for?
Reporting bullying or suspected bullying incidents
Tracking student attendance and academic progress.
Scheduling appointments with teachers and administrators.
Ordering school supplies and equipment.
15
What are some of the services that all members of the Student Services team may provide?
Providing legal advice and acting as a mediator in disputes.
Designing and implementing marketing campaigns for the school.
Overseeing the school's athletic programs and coaching teams.
Conducting Suicide risk assessment, DSS report, crisis response, consult.
16
What are the primary services provided by school psychologists?
Academic/behavior support, teacher/parent consultation, evaluations
Conducting physical exams and prescribing medications
Designing and implementing marketing campaigns for the school.
Providing tutoring services to struggling students
17
What is the role of the Section 504 Counselor?
Connecting families with community resources, attendance, family assessment
Case manager for Section 504; collaborates with teachers and parents
Designing and implementing marketing campaigns for the school.
Overseeing the school's athletic programs and coaching teams.
18
What is the role of the McKinney-Vento liaison?
Determine if a student is in a housing crisis & provide resources & support
Providing tutoring services to struggling students.
Overseeing the school's athletic programs and coaching teams.
Designing and implementing marketing campaigns for the school.
19
What should staff do if they become aware of a suicidal student after hours?
Ignore the incident and hope it resolves itself.
Post a message on the school's social media page asking for prayers.
Contact the student's parents and inform them of the situation.
Call 911 if an attempt is happening; call CMS Police and request home visit

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