School Social Work

“This book is well written and inclusive with a realistic approach to problems encountered in schools today. Practical and useable interventions are included which makes this text a valuable resource to the school social worker.”<br /> -Terry Housteau-Hill, LSCW, Lead Consultant, Knox County School Social Services<br /> <br /> “An invaluable resource . . . [and] extremely reader-friendly.”<br /> -Michelle Alvarez, MSW, LCSW, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work<br /> University of Southern Indiana<br /> <br /> School Social Work thoroughly covers all aspects of this burgeoning field, from the history and function of school social workers and up-to-date, empirically and developmentally supported interventions to effective methods for implementing and evaluating school social work programs. Educational policy and legislation, community-based interventions, and prevention programs are also covered.<br /> <br /> Supported by case vignettes and discussion questions that engage the reader in every chapter, this book:<br /> * Provides proven and promising programs for change in classrooms, schools, families, neighborhoods, and communities<br /> * Equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in the unique political environment of the school<br /> * Outlines the school social worker’s essential role as a consultant to faculty and administrators as well as creator and mediator of school and community collaborations that enhance the academic success of at-risk students<br /> <br /> <br /> In addition, this book provides current assessment methods for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions; recently developed standardized measures designed to assess change at the classroom, school, family, neighborhood, and community levels; guidelines for successfully planning, implementing, and evaluating new programs based on Comprehensive Quality Programming (CQP) strategies; and detailed information on the most current student-focused violence prevention programs.<br /> <br /> Complete with lists of Internet resources and other references at the end of each chapter, School Social Work is a valuable tool for students and a hands-on resource for school social workers, psychologists, counselors, and administrators.