Student Services

School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a degree in social work who support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. They serve as a vital link between home, school, and community, offering both direct and indirect services to promote student success.

Their work includes developing treatment and transition plans, advocating for student needs, providing case management and referrals, collaborating with staff and families, conducting home visits, and supporting students experiencing homelessness or foster care. Social workers also address issues related to attendance, truancy, and dropout prevention, implement trauma-informed practices, and assess mental health and substance use concerns.

Each KASD school is supported by a licensed School Nurse and health educational assistants who help ensure students' well-being and readiness to learn. School Nurses lead comprehensive health programs that promote wellness and support student success.

Their responsibilities include caring for sick or injured students, managing individual health needs, handling emergencies, addressing routine health concerns, and serving as a health resource for students, staff, and families. They also help prevent and control communicable diseases, contribute to health policy development, and promote wellness within the school and broader community.