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Talawanda social work team outlines services, partnerships and role in equity and student support
Summary
District social workers presented a seven‑year overview of their work, describing direct student services, community partnerships, grant seeking and training of social‑work interns to expand mental‑health supports.
A team of Talawanda City School District social workers presented on May 15 how expanded social‑work staffing supports students across the district, describing services, community partnerships and time allocation.
Presenters included school social workers and success liaisons from district buildings. They said that in recent years the district expanded licensed social‑worker positions and that at the elementary level social workers spend roughly 80% of their time on student services, with about 50% direct work (individual or small groups) and 30% indirect (consultation, referrals, staff collaboration).
The social‑work team outlined a breadth of activities: crisis de‑escalation; home visits; connecting families to community resources (food pantries, dental vans, TANF coupon distribution via the farmers market); professional development for staff; helping families complete forms; and staffing district committees. They said Miami University social‑work interns augment services in buildings.
Why this matters: The district’s investment in building‑level licensed social workers expands access to mental‑health and wraparound services in schools and reduces reliance on external providers for some levels of need.
Direct quote: "Having a social worker or liaison in each building is a testament to Talawanda values, excellence, respect, and community," a presenter said.
Ending: Presenters requested continued board support for staffing, professional development and grant‑seeking to sustain services through the summer and into the next school year.
