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My name is Mr. Reidy and I am the school social worker. I wanted to take this opportunity to answer a few questions about my role here at the Windham Primary School.

1. What is School Social Worker?

School social workers are a link between home, school and the community. School social workers provide support services that are designed to alleviate conditions which are impeding a child's success in school.  The foundation of school social work is based on knowledge of human behavior, social systems, and social work skills in the delivery of services.  We are student advocates.  We help promote maximum development through utilization of all available resources, whether they are based in the home, the school, or the community.

2. What does the School Social Worker Do?

1. Works with Teachers to design behavior plans and classroom management strategies.
2. Works with families on behavior interventions that can support the child's school performance.
3. Helps families find support and resources in the community.
4. Works with children individually or in groups on all kinds of issues from anxiety and bullying to self-esteem and social skills.
5. Goes into classrooms to do character education lessons on empathy, problem-solving, anger management and bullying.
6. Works with the other special educators in the building to develop plans that will help children succeed in school.

If your child is experiencing any behavioral or emotional difficulties here at school please don't hesitate to contact me. I can be reached by calling the school at 892-1840 or e-mail me at jreidy@windhamraymondschools.org .

John W Reidy

Windham Primary School

Social Worker-LCSW