Student Services Coordinator

About Kelli Haughan, Student Services Coordinator at Prairie Trace Elementary:

My name is Kelli Haughan and I am the Student Services Coordinator here at Prairie Trace Elementary.  I have my undergraduate degree from Butler University and Masters Degree in Social Work from Indiana University. Being a product of the Carmel-Clay School system myself, I am thrilled to be working in this district!

I am excited to be at Prairie Trace Elementary surrounded by great families, students, and staff.  My goal is to be a liaison between parents, teachers, and students.  I strive to be easily accessible to all students and parents.  Students can visit me by simply asking to talk with me.  I visit classrooms often and engage with students frequently throughout the day.  Parents are welcome to contact me by phone or email using the contact information on our website.  I truly enjoy working with all Prairie Trace students and families!

Please feel free to come by my office or contact me at any time with questions.

Wishing you a great school year,

Kelli Haughan, MSW, LSW
Email: khaughan@ccs.k12.in.us

 

What is the Student Services Coordinator?

A Student Services Coordinator is very similar to a school counselor. A Student Services Coordinator is a specially trained staff member who provides guidance and support to all students.

What are the qualifications of a Student Services Coordinator?

A Master’s of Social Work (MSW) degree, as well as knowledge of various elementary school programs, including curriculum, special programs and intervention processes.

What does a Student Services Coordinator do?
 

  • Helps students develop a positive attitude toward school and   learning
  • Helps students develop positive relationships with peers, parents, teachers and families
  • Helps students improve various social skills, such as coping strategies and friendship skills
  • Helps students deal with personal concerns, crises, school-related problems, home and family concerns, friendship issues and any other issue that interferes with learning
  • Plans and implements a variety of programs and activities to enhance the personal, social and emotional development of students
  • Is a liaison for parents, teachers and students
  • Is a resource for parents interested in general education curriculum and interventions, special education, Challenge and Honors testing, standardized testing, and the general well-being of all students.  

How can a student be referred to the Student Services Coordinator?

  • Self referral
  • Teacher referral
  • Parent referral
  • Administrative referral
  • Special services referral
  • Peer referral

Resources: 

Carmel Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 317-846-1049
Carmel Dad's Club
Phone: 317-846-1663
Carmel Police Department
3 Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
317-571-2500
 
Chaucie's Place  Assists with the investigation on cases of abuse & neglect of children in Hamilton County by utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach. 
 1118 W. Main Street
 Carmel, IN 46032
 (317) 844-5220
  
Hamilton County Division of Family Resources (TANF)

TANF Benefits (Temporary Assistance for needy Families)
 Family and Social Services Administration
 1105 S. 10th Street
 Noblesville, IN 46060
 317 776-2603
 
 Hamilton County Office of Family and Children
 938 N. 10th St.
 Noblesville, IN 46060
 (317) 773-2183 from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
 (317) 773-2182 after hours - Sheriff's Department
 
 Hamilton County Social Services - emergency financial assistance.
 621 Rangeline Rd.
 Carmel, IN 46032
 317 691-2454
 
 Hamilton County WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
 942 North 10th St.
 Noblesville, IN 46060
 317 776-3445
Indiana Legal Services A non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana.    LEAPP program
One Hamilton County Square, Suite 29 
Noblesville, IN 46060-2229
Phone (317) 776-9672