District Mental Health Services
Some Students
School Counseling (individual and small group)
Behavioral Supports
Few Students
Available to all students
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) SEL is a district wide program that is provided to every student in Round Rock ISD. This may look like campus wide behavioral expectations such as how to handle interpersonal issues, importance of self management, etc, classroom lessons on skill acquisition, or embedded curriculum into the academic instruction, etc.
School Counseling (i.e. classroom lessons, campus wide Positive Behavior Support programs) – Campus counseling is available to every student in Round Rock ISD. This may look like classroom guidance lessons on topics such as interpersonal skills, self regulation, anti-bullying, etc.
Available to students who need additional, more individualized support
School Counseling (i.e. small groups, individual counseling)- A school counselor may provide more individualized support to students when they are experiencing needs beyond what is being covered in the classroom lessons. This could be interpersonal skills, problem solving, regulation strategies, etc.
Behavioral supports– Behavioral supports can be offered to students who need assistance learning skills to be more successful in the classroom. These might include social skills groups, regulation skills training, check ins throughout the day, etc.
Available to students who need intensive level supports
TCHATT– (Texas Child Access Through Telemedicine) is a partnership between Round Rock ISD and Dell Medical School. This partnership provides mental health assessment and treatment of up to 5 sessions via a telehealth platform. This could include a psychiatric assessment and medication management, if necessary. All services are confidential and free and require parental/guardian consent. Referrals to this program are made by school counselors or Social Workers. TCHATT Parent Information Flyer – English/Spanish
Social Workers – There are currently 11 School Social Workers employed by the Behavioral Health Services department. Each Vertical Learning Community (the high school and all feeder schools) has 2 assigned social workers. Social Workers receive referrals from school counselors, administrators, nurses and LSSPs for students and families. Social workers are an extension of the school and can provide services to students and families who need additional support and resources. This could be assisting with accessing community resources, working with families through mental health crises, or any other outside need a student or family might have.
Social Workers Role
School Social Workers provide a critical link between the school, family and community to ensure that all students have the access and ability to succeed in their educational endeavors. School Social Workers acknowledge that in order to be successful academically, students’ social, emotional and behavioral needs must also be addressed.
Round Rock ISD currently employs 11 licensed social workers, with 2 social workers assigned to each Vertical Learning Community and 1 Social Worker dedicated to supporting RRISD staff. Social Workers receive referrals from school counselors, administrators, nurses, Round Rock ISD Police Officers, and LSSPs for students and families. Social workers are an extension of the school and can provide services to students and families who need additional support and resources. This could be assisting with accessing community resources, working with families through mental health crises, or any other outside need a student or family might have.