Linkages to Learning

    The Linkages to Learning program at Wheaton Woods Elementary School assists students and their families by offering a wide variety of services aimed at helping children succeed in all areas of life, particularly in school, at home, and within the community. 

    Mission

    To improve the well-being of children and their families through a collaborative delivery of school-based services that address the social, economic, health, and academic success of a child.

    Staff

    Child and Family Therapist, Bilingual*: Adriana Vargas, LMSW
    Office phone number: 240 - 740 - 0239
    Direct phone number : 240- 869 - 6345
    email: avargas@every-mind.org

    Family Care Manager, Bilingual*: Byron Diaz
    Office phone number: 240 - 740 - 0237
    Direct phone number : 240- 869 - 6345
    email: bdiaz@every-mind.org

    Newcomers Family Case Manager, Bilingual*: Kevin Cua
    Office phone number: 301- 738 - 8523 x523
    Direct phone number : 301- 738 - 8523
    email: kcua@every-mind.org

     

    We provide:

    1.      English classes

    2.      Cooking classes

    3.      Driving laws classes

    4.      Safety food classes

    5.      Small business classes and trainings

    6.      Day care training

    7.      CPR and First Aid training

    8.      Small business training

    ...and more

    Services

    Community School Coordinator

    • Assesses the needs and strengths of the entire school community and provides programs and educational opportunities to meet those needs.
    • Examples of some programs offered could include:
      • After school programs
      • ESOL classes
      • Summer Camps
      • Parent/Youth Governance Committee
      • Parent Workshops

    Family Case Manager

    • Case management services including: 
      • Basic needs like clothing and food
      • Employment assistance
      • Eligibility and financial resources
      • Referrals to access services and supports in the community to reach individualized goals
       
    • Peer support groups
    • Workshops for parents on important topics such as: 
      • Immigration
      • Housing
      • Finances
      • Legal issues
      • Parenting skills

    Child and Family Therapist

    • Individual early intervention and prevention mental health therapy sessions with students 
      • To address topics including: life transitions (divorce, grief/loss, reunification), social skills, self-esteem, coping with stress and anger, coping with emerging signs of anxiety and depression
       
    • Family therapy (sessions with siblings, parents, whole families)
    • Groups on a varietyof topics including social skills, anger management, and coping skills
    • Consultation for teachers on classroom behavior management techniques