General info
What are the names of the Social Workers at Pankalo?
Amy, Bella, Jenna, Amber and Kayla
What is the definition of bullying?
Intimidating, threatening, abusing or harming conduct that is objectively offensive.
When do social workers conduct risk/threat assessments?
When a student is expressing the intent to harm self or others.
At Pankalo, who are mandated reporters?
WE ALL ARE :)
What is the McKinney Vento Act?
a federal law that protects the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Who are the school Psychologists at Pankalo?
Marty and Josie
What are the 3 criteria that are needed for an incident to be considered bullying?
-Emotional harm (interferes with a student's educational opportunities and/or performance)
-Repetition
-Imbalance of power (real or perceived)
True or False
A parent or guardian needs to be notified when a risk assessment is completed?
True !
If you are not sure if you should file a CPS report OR do not know how to, who can you reach out to?
Anyone on the mental health team
Who is our District McKinney Vento Liaison?
Cara McGlynn, District lead Social Worker
Who is the Mental Health Specialist at Pankalo?
Connor Stone
True or False
I should wait till the end of the school day to inform my social worker about a risk/threat assessment. I know the social workers are busy and they can follow up in the morning.
FALSE! Social workers need to notify parents before the student arrive home. Please let them know as soon as possible.
When should CPS reports be made?
Immediately! Please do not wait till the end of the day
Name 3 things that the McKinney Vento Act does
Who in the district do you need to send a copy of a CPS report to and where do you send it?
Dave Haveman at the District office
True or False
I keep a copy of a CPS report for future reference.
False, do not keep a copy for yourself.