Student Wellness & Support

There are many factors that affect a child's ability to learn and be successful. The Student Wellness & Support Department provides wrap-around services to address the needs of the whole child. Our support professionals partner with families, faculty, children, the community, and other educators to help prepare students for success.

School Climate

School Social Workers

School Psychologists

Climate Coaches

Student Health Survey

Learning Programs

Transitions Learning Center

Life: Learners Involved in Flexible Education

The Learners Involved in Flexible Education (Life) program is a non-traditional high school for students in grades 9 to 12, who have a documented hardship which makes attendance in a regular school setting an obstacle to their success. Students who have a medical or employment hardship that can be verified by their physician or employer are eligible to apply.

Learn more or apply here.

Leap: Learn, Empower, Adapt, Pride

The Learn Empower Adapt Pride (Leap) program is a temporary local learning space that is staffed with specially trained Bulloch County Schools educators. They support elementary school children who face mental health and behavioral challenges, which in turn supports their families and teachers. The program gives children the support they need to help them return to their schools and be successful.

Learn more here.

Graduation Performance Academy

Student Health

Nursing Services

Each of our schools has a trained registered or licensed practical nurse on staff. They see an average of 75 students per day.

School nurses do the following:

Help manage the care of students with diagnosed conditions like diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and asthma
Oversee on-site care and medicines which need to be dispensed at school
Help teach children about their medical conditions
Conduct hearing and vision tests for children who may not have received this care from a pediatrician or health department
Teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation to school staff
Serve as part of the certified emergency response team at our school

Immunization Requirements

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services

Diabetes Fact Sheets

Hospital Homebound Services

Hospital Homebound services may be provided for children with a medical issue, who are anticipated to be absent 10 consecutive days in elementary or middle school or three consecutive days in a high school with a block schedule. It is the goal of our staff to work closely with the family, the physician and the student's assigned school in order to facilitate a smooth, successful transition for the student upon his or her return to the regular school program. Learn more or apply for service here.

Mobile Dentistry Services

Scoliosis Screening

Therapy Services

Contact Us

Student Support & Wellness Department

150 Williams Road, Suite A

Statesboro, GA 30458

912.212.8922 (Office)

912.212.8609 (Fax)

Counseling Field Experience Program

At present, Bulloch County Schools employs 34 school counselors across its 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. These personnel offer a comprehensive school counseling program within each of the settings.

Along with providing services to the students and families of the district, Bulloch County Schools offers the Counseling Field Experience Program to partner with graduate education programs in providing future counselors with practicum and internship placements to fulfill university requirements while garnering vital experience with the roles and functions of school counselors including evidence-based academic, social, emotional, behavioral interventions and college and career programming.

The Bulloch County Schools Counseling Field Experience Program is operated through the Department of Student Wellness and Support. Any questions regarding the practicum or internship opportunities should be directed to Dawn Tysinger, Ph.d via email at dtysinger@bullochschools.org or by phone to 912-212-8745.

Counseling Field Experience Placements

Practicum Placements

Practicum placements are offered during spring semesters based on availability and interest of qualified school counseling supervisors Practicum placements are open to graduate students in school counseling or clinical mental health counseling programs, but applicants should note that experiences will more closely align with school counseling roles and functions.

Expectations for counseling practicum students with Bulloch County Schools are as follows:

The practicum student must have successfully passed a background check conducted for their graduate education program.
The practicum student must follow all regulations set forth by the Bulloch County Schools Employee Handbook including the dress code.
The practicum student is expected to adhere to the ethical codes of all relevant professional organizations.
The practicum student must participate in weekly supervision with their assigned site supervisor and at their sending institution.
The practicum student must show proof of student liability insurance for the duration of the practicum experience.
The practicum student is expected to complete the entire semester even if the minimum practicum hours are met prior to the end of the semester.
The practicum student is expected to follow any requirements set forth by the sending institution, the assigned field supervisor, and the Department of Student Wellness and Support.
The practicum student is not eligible for any pay or benefits from Bulloch County Schools.
Successful completion of a practicum placement with Bulloch County Schools does not imply or guarantee an internship placement with Bulloch County Schools.

Practicum Application Process

Step 1: Prospective practicum students should email Dr. Dawn Tysinger, Executive Director of Student Wellness and Support at dtysinger@bullochschools.org for access to the application link during the application window of October 10 - November 10. In addition to completing the application, applicants will be required to attach a cover letter that includes a brief description of educational/work background and one letter of recommendation from an academic or professional reference. Individuals are encouraged to apply as early as possible during the application window.

Step 2: After review of the practicum applicant pool, a subset of applicants will be chosen to participate in a panel interview with the Executive Director of Student Wellness and Support, potential practicum supervisors and/or other Bulloch County Schools personnel.

Step 3: Upon completion of all interviews, selected applicants will be offered a practicum placement with a specific site and supervisor. Selected applicants will have 10 business days to accept or decline the placement offer.

Internship Placements

Internship placements (one-year) are offered during fall/spring semesters based on availability and interest of qualified school counseling supervisors. Internship placements are open to graduate students in school counseling or clinical mental health counseling programs, but applicants should note that experiences will more closely align with school counseling roles and functions.

Expectations for counseling interns with Bulloch County Schools are as follows:

The intern must have successfully passed a background check conducted for their graduate education program.
The intern must have successfully completed a prior practicum experience aligned with the sending institution’s program of study.
The intern must follow all regulations set forth by the Bulloch County Schools Employee Handbook including the dress code.
The intern is expected to adhere to the ethical codes of all relevant professional organizations.
The intern must participate in weekly supervision with their assigned site supervisor and at their sending institution.
The intern must show proof of student liability insurance for the duration of the internship experience.
The intern is expected to complete the entire year even if the minimum internship hours are met prior to the end of the year.
The intern is expected to follow any requirements set forth by the sending institution, the assigned field supervisor, and the Department of Student Wellness and Support.
The intern is not eligible for any pay or benefits from Bulloch County Schools.
Successful completion of an internship experience with Bulloch County Schools does not imply or guarantee any future employment with Bulloch County Schools.

Internship Application Process

Step 1: Prospective interns should email Dr. Dawn Tysinger, Executive Director of Student Wellness and Support at dtysinger@bullochschools.org for access to the application link during the application window of March 20 - April 20. In addition to completing the application, applicants will be required to attach a cover letter that includes a brief description of educational/work background, two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references, and a copy of an unofficial transcript. Individuals are encouraged to apply as early as possible during the application window.

Step 2: After review of the internship applicant pool, a subset of applicants will be chosen to participate in a panel interview with the Executive Director of Student Wellness and Support, potential practicum supervisors and/or other Bulloch County Schools personnel.

Step 3: Upon completion of all interviews, selected applicants will be offered an internship placement with a specific site and supervisor. Selected applicants will have 10 business days to accept or decline the placement offer.

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