What is the Student Support Team?
Employed at all Levels
Student Support Team Role
SST are vital members of the education team and maximize student success.
Early
Childhood
Elementary
Middle School
Highschool
Help all students:
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apply academic achievement strategies
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manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
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They also provide:
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individual student academic planning and goal setting
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short-term counseling to students
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referrals for long-term support
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collaboration with families/teachers/ administrators/community for student success
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advocacy for students at individual education
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plan meetings and another student focused meetings data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges
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Connect with your child's Support Team for a Successful School Year
Back-to School Tips
Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child’s Support Team. They make a measurable impact in every student’s life, assisting with academic, career and personal/social development. They are trained in both educating and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers and the student in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School support team provide services not only to students in need, but to all students.
Meet or contact your child’s Support Team at least three times per school year. The beginning of a school year is an excellent opportunity to initiate contact and doing so can ensure your child’s positive school experience. Find out who each division team is and what his or her experience and background are. By communicating with one another at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year, parents and multidisciplinary team can have a definite impact on a child’s success.
Discuss your child’s challenges and concerns. As a parent, you know your child best. However, they s can help you better understand your child as a student. It’s important to encourage your child’s expression of needs, hopes and frustrations.
Learn about your child’s school and social connections from the Student Support team. When you need information or assistance, your child’s school Support Team can help you learn about school policies on behavior, attendance, and dress; know the school calendar of important dates and stay connected with the school in many other ways. The team can also help you locate resources in the community when you need them.
Work together to identify resources and find solutions to problems. If your child is having a problem at school, it is important to work with your child’s school counselor to find solutions. Discuss resources available within and outside of the school, and get information on how such programs can benefit your child. Your school student support team can be a valuable partner in your child’s education and preparation for life beyond school.