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Rockwood proclaims March School Social Work Month; social work supervisor outlines staffing, services and partnerships
Summary
The board proclaimed March 2026 as School Social Work Month and received a departmental presentation from Jackie, supervisor of school social work, who reviewed staffing levels, service percentages and community partnerships supporting students across grade levels.
The Rockwood Board of Education approved a proclamation declaring March 2026 as School Social Work Month and the week beginning March 1 as School Social Work Week in the Rockwood School District.
Following the proclamation vote, Jackie (who identified herself as supervisor of school social work and the homeless coordinator) presented the department’s mission, staffing and program structure. Jackie said early childhood social workers spend about 96% of their time directly on behalf of students; elementary social workers spend about 77% of their time in direct services; middle school social workers spend about 84% of their time directly with or on behalf of students; and high school social workers spend about 79% of their time in direct student work. Jackie described five departmental work groups (including attendance and community resources), PLC-based team meetings, a planned practicum program (3–4 practicum students per quadrant next year) and consistent small-group delivery with measurable outcomes.
She shared examples of outcomes and success stories: social work interventions that reduced repeated safety incidents, helped students transition into classes, and improved family situations through coordinated home and school strategies. "Our work is grounded in a commitment to academic success, a positive school environment, climate, and the social, emotional, and mental well-being of every child," Jackie said.
Jackie listed community partners that support services, including Circle of Concern, Metro, Alice’s Kids and volunteer-led programs that supply resources such as dental and vision vans and backpacks. Board members thanked social work staff for their role in supporting students and asked clarifying questions about indirect services (teacher consultations, community referrals and team meetings that benefit students when the student is not present).
What’s next: The proclamation is effective for March; presenters said the department is formalizing practicum placements and program documentation to ensure consistent delivery across quadrants. No board action beyond the proclamation was taken at the meeting.
