School social workers as partners in the school mission

Social workers in schools provide benefits not just for struggling students, but for the entire school community. But, the authors argue, school social workers are often relegated to monitoring IEPs and doing basic casework. By using skills and values that have long been fundamental to social work p...

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 2018-04, Vol.99 (7), p.26-30
Main Authors: Finigan-Carr, Nadine M., Shaia, Wendy E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agency Cooperation
All the adults who matter
Elementary Secondary Education
Institutional Mission
Interpersonal Relationship
Leadership
Partnerships in Education
Pupil Personnel Services
Pupil Personnel Workers
Social Work
Social workers
Student Needs
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Summary:Social workers in schools provide benefits not just for struggling students, but for the entire school community. But, the authors argue, school social workers are often relegated to monitoring IEPs and doing basic casework. By using skills and values that have long been fundamental to social work practice, school social workers can advocate for, develop, and assume leadership in providing services that bring together the school, the family, and the community to meet students’ needs.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/0031721718767856