School Social Work - A Skills-Based Competency Approach (Paperback)

Informed by a social justice approach, this user-friendly text for social work students provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary school social work practice structured around the 2022 CSWE EPAS Competencies. With a focus on skills development, this innovative text is competency-based and encompasses professionalism, cross-disciplinary collaboration, research applications, theoretical foundations, policies, engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation.Following a brief historical overview and introduction to the discipline, the book delves into school social work practice and delivers timely content regarding professional identity, supervision, anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Practice knowledge is examined through social work theory, evidence-informed practice, use of data, and policies regarding school, children, and families. The text addresses the full range of client engagement, service provision, the multi-tiered system of supports, trauma-based practices, social emotional learning, termination, and transition-planning. An instructor's manual, sample syllabus, and PowerPoints accompany each chapter. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: Organizes content by the CSWE professional competencies Provides case scenarios and practitioner spotlights in each chapter to illuminate the varied roles and responsibilities of school social workers Includes skill-development activities, additional resources, and reflection boxes to foster understanding and creative thinking Delivers a comprehensive focus covering policy, practice, and theory Addresses the full range of client engagement and service provision Incorporates contemporary issues relevant to school practice (MTSS, SEL, IDEA, ESSA) Views the discipline through a decolonial lens and acknowledges structural racism in the school system

General

Imprint:	Springer Publishing Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2022
Authors:	JoDee Keller • Giesela Grumbach
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-8261-6395-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Child & developmental psychology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General
LSN:	0-8261-6395-5
Barcode:	9780826163950

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