FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
K12: 2007-02
JOHN L. WINN
Date: January
19,
2007
Commissioner of
Education
Student Services Week
?
Summary:
Below is the information regarding the established date for Student Services Week in the state of
Florida. In recognition and appreciation of the contributions that student services professionals make to
enhance student achievement, we encourage your district to support the role of student services.
Contact
:
Bettye Hyle, (850) 922-3727
bhyle@tempest.coedu.usf.edu
Status
:
X
New Announcement Student Services Week in Florida
?
Revises and replaces existing document
?
Issued by the
?
Florida Department of Education
?
Division of K-12 Public Schools
?
Bureau of
?
Exceptional Education and Student Services
?
http://www.firn.edu/doe/commhome/index.html
?
CHERI PIERSON YECKE, PH.D.
?
CHANCELLOR, K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
?
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org
Student Services Week in Florida
We are pleased to announce that February 5-11, 2007, is established as Student Services Week
in the state of Florida. This provides an opportunity for school personnel to focus attention on
the support services that are provided by school counselors, school nurses, school social
workers, school psychologists, and career education staff.
Student Services programs are an integral part of the total public education system. Student
Services professionals work together to assist students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and
competencies needed to master the Sunshine State Standards and make well-reasoned and
healthy lifelong decisions. It is important to recognize that academic performance is impacted
by developmental factors (i.e., readiness and parental involvement) and school and community
factors (i.e., safe school environment, learning environment, teachers, and staff). An extensive
and growing body of research demonstrates the value of providing supportive programs and
services in order to increase student achievement. In turn, addressing the mental and physical
health needs of students enhances school attendance, reduces behavior problems, and improves
interpersonal skills. This enables students to learn and teachers to teach, and strengthens the
bond between families and schools, thus maximizing student achievement.
Student Services professionals have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to reduce
barriers to learning and assist classroom teachers, parents, and community agencies in
providing a safe and positive learning environment for all children. School improvement teams
can use Student Services resources to facilitate the school and/or district improvement plans.
To foster recognition and appreciation of the contributions of Student Services professionals, we
encourage your district to support the role of Student Services by developing local activities to
inform citizens of the many ways that these services contribute to the educational success and
personal development of all students. The national professional associations for Student Services
offer information relative to their services. The Web sites listed below provide ideas to
incorporate planning activities for Student Services Week:
•
American School Counselor Association
http://www.schoolcouncelor.org
•
National Association of School Nurses
http://www.nasn.org
•
National Association of School Psychologists
http://www.nasponline.org/
•
National Association of Social Workers
http://www.naswdc.org
•
National Career Development Association
http://www.ncda.org
•
School Social Work Association of America
http://www.sswaa.org
Thank you for the leadership that you are providing to strengthen the roles of Student Services
professionals with teachers, students, and families in your district. If you have questions related to
Student Services Week activities or programs, please contact Bettye Hyle.
