Student Support Services
Student Support Services
Every student’s path through school is shaped by more than academics alone. Growth happens in classrooms, but also in hallways, at home, in friendships, in moments of stress, and in times of change. Because of that, we at CCS do our best to meet students where they are and recognize that support may look different depending on the situation. Some supports are built directly into the school day, like classroom-based instruction, school counseling, or check-ins with staff. Other supports extend beyond the school day and connect families with community-based services or resources that help stabilize home and life circumstances. Together, these layers of support form a network designed to help students feel safe, seen, and able to thrive.
Whether you are looking for counseling, assistance with a family situation, college and career planning, or simply aren't sure where to begin, we're here to help connect you with the right resource. No one is expected to navigate these systems alone, and there is no “wrong door” when seeking help.
School social workers help students and families address social, emotional, family and other circumstances that may affect a student's ability to be successful at school.
With parent or guardian permission, school social workers may provide individual or group support and can also help families identify community resources and connect with appropriate agencies.
Students May Benefit From Support With:
- Anxiety, stress or depression
- School anxiety, avoidance or refusal
- Family changes, divorce or separation
- Illness or loss
- Friendship or peer difficulties
- Adjustment to a new school
- Anger or impulsivity
- Harassment or bullying
- Violence or abuse
- Substance use concerns
- Attendance concerns
- Other social or emotional challenges
Students may be referred to a school social worker by a parent, guardian, family member, teacher, principal, staff member, another student, community agency, or themselves.
Parents and guardians may also contact the school directly to discuss concerns or arrange a meeting.
Crosslake Community Schools partners with ReGroup Counseling and Consulting to provide school-linked mental health services to CCS students through telehealth.
Students may benefit from counseling for a wide range of reasons, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, academic concerns, difficult life events or challenges at home or with family. Students and families may identify a need for support themselves, or a teacher or learning coach may recognize behaviors or symptoms that suggest additional support could be helpful.
How to Get Started
The process begins by contacting Amy Miller, District Student Support Services Manager.
- A student, family member, teacher or learning coach may recognize that additional mental health support could be beneficial
- Connect with District Student Support Services Manager who will talk with the parent or caregiver about available services and answer questions about the process
- CCS will share contact information with ReGroup and initiate the referral with parent permission
- A ReGroup provider will contact the parent or caregiver to begin setting up services
- The therapist meets with the student and parent or caregiver by telehealth for a diagnostic assessment and treatment planning. Ongoing therapy is then provided through telehealth.
Therapy may continue even when school is not in session, and parents or caregivers are included through periodic check-ins throughout treatment.
Cost & Insurance
School-linked mental health services are billed to insurance in the same way as therapy received outside of school.
Families should still reach out if a student does not have insurance or is underinsured. ReGroup may be able to help identify other options, including Medical Assistance, sliding-fee arrangements, hardship assistance, pro bono services or other available funding.
Students will not be turned away from services for financial reasons.
ReGroup Teletherapy Services Flyer
A stable education can be especially important when a student or family is experiencing housing instability. CCS works to protect the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Who May Qualify?
A student may qualify for McKinney-Vento services when they do not have a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.
This may include children and youth who:
- Are staying in an emergency or transitional shelter
- Are living in a motel, hotel, trailer park or campground because other adequate housing is unavailable
- Are staying temporarily with relatives or friends because of loss of housing or economic hardship
- Are living in a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station or another location not intended for regular housing
- Are living in other temporary or unstable housing circumstances
Educational Rights
Eligible students have the right to:
- Enroll in school immediately
- Continue attending their school of origin when appropriate
- Receive transportation to and from their school of origin when feasible and in the student's best interest
- Attend classes while required records are being obtained
- Participate fully in school activities
- Receive the same educational programs and services available to other students, including special education, Title I, school meals and other eligible services
McKinney-Vento Contact
Amy Miller
McKinney-Vento Liaison
amymiller@crosslakekids.org
218-203-0607
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School social workers help students and families address social, emotional, family and other circumstances that may affect a student's ability to be successful at school.
With parent or guardian permission, school social workers may provide individual or group support and can also help families identify community resources and connect with appropriate agencies.
Students May Benefit From Support With:
- Anxiety, stress or depression
- School anxiety, avoidance or refusal
- Family changes, divorce or separation
- Illness or loss
- Friendship or peer difficulties
- Adjustment to a new school
- Anger or impulsivity
- Harassment or bullying
- Violence or abuse
- Substance use concerns
- Attendance concerns
- Other social or emotional challenges
Students may be referred to a school social worker by a parent, guardian, family member, teacher, principal, staff member, another student, community agency, or themselves.
Parents and guardians may also contact the school directly to discuss concerns or arrange a meeting.
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Crosslake Community Schools partners with ReGroup Counseling and Consulting to provide school-linked mental health services to CCS students through telehealth.
Students may benefit from counseling for a wide range of reasons, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, academic concerns, difficult life events or challenges at home or with family. Students and families may identify a need for support themselves, or a teacher or learning coach may recognize behaviors or symptoms that suggest additional support could be helpful.
How to Get Started
The process begins by contacting Amy Miller, District Student Support Services Manager.
- A student, family member, teacher or learning coach may recognize that additional mental health support could be beneficial
- Connect with District Student Support Services Manager who will talk with the parent or caregiver about available services and answer questions about the process
- CCS will share contact information with ReGroup and initiate the referral with parent permission
- A ReGroup provider will contact the parent or caregiver to begin setting up services
- The therapist meets with the student and parent or caregiver by telehealth for a diagnostic assessment and treatment planning. Ongoing therapy is then provided through telehealth.
Therapy may continue even when school is not in session, and parents or caregivers are included through periodic check-ins throughout treatment.
Cost & Insurance
School-linked mental health services are billed to insurance in the same way as therapy received outside of school.
Families should still reach out if a student does not have insurance or is underinsured. ReGroup may be able to help identify other options, including Medical Assistance, sliding-fee arrangements, hardship assistance, pro bono services or other available funding.
Students will not be turned away from services for financial reasons.
ReGroup Teletherapy Services Flyer
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A stable education can be especially important when a student or family is experiencing housing instability. CCS works to protect the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Who May Qualify?
A student may qualify for McKinney-Vento services when they do not have a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.
This may include children and youth who:
- Are staying in an emergency or transitional shelter
- Are living in a motel, hotel, trailer park or campground because other adequate housing is unavailable
- Are staying temporarily with relatives or friends because of loss of housing or economic hardship
- Are living in a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station or another location not intended for regular housing
- Are living in other temporary or unstable housing circumstances
Educational Rights
Eligible students have the right to:
- Enroll in school immediately
- Continue attending their school of origin when appropriate
- Receive transportation to and from their school of origin when feasible and in the student's best interest
- Attend classes while required records are being obtained
- Participate fully in school activities
- Receive the same educational programs and services available to other students, including special education, Title I, school meals and other eligible services
McKinney-Vento Contact
Amy Miller
McKinney-Vento Liaison
amymiller@crosslakekids.org
218-203-0607
Key Contacts
Amy Miller
District Student Support Services Manager
School Social Worker – Online School
amymiller@crosslakekids.org
Office: 218-203-0607
Cell: 612-251-1730
Calli Walker
Social Work Assistant – Online School
calliwalker@crosslakekids.org
Office: 218-203-5429
Kris Fjelstul, LSW
School Social Worker – In-Person
kfjelstul@crosslakekids.org
Office: 218-692-9217
Natalie Grady
School Counselor – Online School
nataliegrady@crosslakekids.org
Office: 218-206-6210
Erin McCullough
School Counselor – Online School
erinmccullough@crosslakekids.org