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Family Services
School Social Worker
918-647-7786
My name is Lexy Padilla, and I am a licensed social worker. I am here to support students and families in any way I can—whether that’s answering questions, providing resource connections, or offering support. My role is to help all Pirates navigate challenges and obstacles outside the classroom, paving the way for success within it.
Together we can work to:
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Strengthen connections between school, home, and community
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Remove barriers that affect learning
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Promote academic success for all students
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Minimize risk factors impacting students and families.
- FOCUS ON TEACHING: empowering teachers to focus on instruction while collaborating to support student well-being.
- BOOSTED ATTENDANCE: working to keep students in the classroom as regularly as possible – conducting home visits, communicating school policy and explaining the process of citations for truancy.
- FULL WRAP AROUND SUPPORT: delivering comprehensive services to support our students as a whole – mind, body, and heart.
- MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS: help to navigate out-of-classroom obstacles to help students feel better, think clearly, and engage more fully in school.
- MEET BASIC NEEDS: ensure students have whatever they need to be successful - from meals to materials.
- ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE: provide tailored help to break down barriers to learning.
- FAMILY SUPPORT: strengthen family connections to build a solid foundation that is supportive of education as a top priority.
FAQ & INFO
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- Make home visits to student’s homes when requested and/or needed
- Assist families with applications to available Oklahoma Human Services
- Connect with at-risk students and families to resolve issues to prevent case worker (CPS) involvement
- Assist with child maltreatment concerns and/or reports
- Serve as liaison between home and school
- Participate in parent/school conferences and IEP meetings
- Assist students & their families with chronic absenteeism, truancy, food insecurity, utility assistance, domestic violence issues, substance abuse, head lice, personal hygiene, and other issues that could hinder student success
- Assist with basic needs such as food, clothing, shoes and school supplies
- Assist with transportation barriers when needed
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The role of an School Social Worker is to enhance the district’s ability to meet its academic mission by forming a collaboration between home, school, and the community.
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The School Social Worker works with the school’s students and their families to provide social services and, when needed, help apply for Medicaid, TANF and SNAP benefits. The SSW may participate in team conferences regarding families’ and children’s needs with teachers counselors, school administrators, and child advocates within the confines of Oklahoma Human Services confidentiality.
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Make A Referral Here: Link to Google Form
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