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4561 Hunsberger, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6125

Dan Heitzman, Director

Phone:
616-361-3446

Fax:
616-361-3436

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SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
  • Participates in Building Team/Child Study meetings to support regular education students referred for discussion by concerned parents or teachers  

  • Conducts evaluations and/or behavior assessments to identify students who would qualify for and benefit from social work services, then as part of the IEP Team helps develop an appropriate educational program  

  • Provides individual and/or group counseling services as prescribed in the student's individualized education program (IEP)

  • Consults with parents and staff, helps design and implement behavior interventions, and serves as liaison between the school, home, and community agencies  

 
District school social workers:
Responsible for:  

Ms. Meghan Burrows
Office:   East Oakview Elementary
Phone:   361-3460, x-5211

 

East Oakview

Ms. Anissa Eddie
Office:   West Oakview Elementary
Phone:   361-3470, x-6218

 

West Oakview (ECCP)

Ms. Lindsay Haveman
Office:   Crossroads Middle
Phone:   361-3430, x-2206

 

Highlands Middle, Crossroads Middle

Mr. Roger Kooi
Office:   High School
Phone:   363-4857, x-1203

 

Northview High School

Ms. Elizabeth Maher
Office:   West Oakview Elementary
Phone:   361-3470, x-6218

 

West Oakview

Ms. Laura Ness
Office:   North Oakview Elementary
Phone:   361-3450, x-4242

 

North Oakview

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