- Washington Elementary School District
- Social Services
Social Services
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The mission of the Social Services Department at WESD is to help students, in partnership with families and communities, achieve optimal educational success.
Based on the National School Social Work Practice Model, the WESD Social Service Department works in collaboration with school staff, families, and the community
to promote, build, and maintain the social and emotional resources needed to ensure student success.
The Practice Model is built on the following framework:- Provide evidence-based education, behavior, and mental health support/resources
- Promote a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence.
- Maximize access to school-based and community-based resources.
The WESD Social Services Department consists of a Director of Social Services, Lead Social Worker, School Social Workers at all 32 schools, McKinney Vento Liaison, Administrative Specialist, and Washington Resource Information Center (WRIC) Coordinator and staff members.
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Amanda Quine
Director of Social Services602-347-2636Elizabeth FoxDistrict Lead Social Worker602-347-2603Vanessa AndersonMcKinney-Vento Liaison602-347-2643Jolynn BentsenAdministrative Specialist602-347-2652