Our Social Work team partners with teachers and staff to help students build confidence, self-regulation, decision-making, and social skills they can use at school, at home, and in the community.
How We Support Students
We provide individual and group counseling, direct social skills instruction, and guidance for families. Social and emotional learning is woven into everyday classroom activities, with teachers supported by our Social Workers, BCBAs, and School Psychologists.
Our services include:
- Social Skills Groups: Fun, interactive games and activities help students practice independence, problem solving, self-advocacy, and positive social interaction with friends, teachers, and the community.
- Individual Counseling: One-on-one support gives students direct instruction and coping strategies for challenges at school, home, or in the community.
- Family Support & Consultation: We collaborate with families to align home and school strategies, encouraging parents to be active partners in their child’s success.
- Collaboration with Service Providers: Social workers act as a bridge between home, school, and outside providers to ensure consistent support.
- Behavioral Support & Consultation: Weekly team meetings with teachers, BCBAs, and service providers help create individualized strategies to promote social growth and positive behavior.
Individualized Goals & Transition Support
Each student’s social and emotional skills are assessed regularly, and we use that information to create specific, measurable goals in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Some students work on these goals in small groups with peers, while others receive one-on-one support.
The Transition Program social worker collaborates closely with classroom teachers, parents, and students to design comprehensive programs that prepare each learner for fulfilling post-graduate opportunities.
At Gengras, we focus on preparing students for life beyond school—while making sure they have fun and feel proud of their progress along the way.