Includes bibliographical references (pages 410-422) and index.

An Overview of the Theoretical Information Necessary in the Field of School Social Work : A brief history of social work in schools ; Socioenvironmental ; Professional ; Legal history ; A systems approach ; An ecological perspective ; Strengths perspective ; Developmental theories ; Evidenced-based practice modalities ; Cognitive-behavioral theory ; Solution-focused therapy ; Attachment theory ; Intrapsychic humanism theory ; Play therapy ; Crisis theory ; Summary ; Activities ; Self-reflection questions ; Class discussion questions -- A Typical Day?: Introduction ; The start of the school year ; Very special needs students ; Groups ; Individual counseling ; Preevaluation interventions ; A social developmental history ; An individual education program ; Staffing/prereferrals ; Peer mediation and conflict resolution ; Disciplinary meetings ; Crises in the school environment ; Suicide and death ; Runaways ; Adolescent pranks ; Acts of violence ; Fires and fire alarms ; Bomb scares ; Fistfights ; Gang violence ; Procedures for dealing with gangs and gang-related activities ; Things to sometimes ignore ; Conferences ; Middle of school years ; Conclusion of the school year --

Introduction and Definitions: Discussion of the Skills, Techniques, and Essential Practices: Introduction ; Background of social work in the school setting ; The partnership ; Purpose of social work in the educational setting ; Definition section: terms defined that are used in the school system ; Integrated school social work services ; Social worker's versus educator's background -- Special Education Component and School Social Work: Introduction ; Individuals with disabilities education act ; No child left behind and its impact on special education ; Family educational and privacy act ; The individualized family service plan ; Response to intervention ; Social developmental history ; The individual education program ; Steps in the evaluation process from referral to classification ; Manifest determination ; Student's present levels of educational performance ; How the students disability affects involvement and progress in the general education curriculum (including strengths and needs) ; Current educational status ; Statement of eligibility ; Rationale for the type of educational program and placement --

Collaboration and Consultation With Parents, Faculty, Staff, and Administration: Introduction ; Parental involvement ; Working in collaboration with educational advocates ; Developing rapport with faculty and staff ; Consultation and observation ; Assist administrators and teachers to work positively with parents ; Liaison with family and school ; Safety issues ; Infusion of mental health into the curriculum ; Recognizing the needs of the marginalized -- Ethical Dilemmas: Introduction ; What is ethics? ; Ethics for school social workers ; Models in ethical decision making: deontological, teleological, and social constructivism models of ethical decisions as examples ; The need to know in school social work ; Confidentiality in school social work ; When confidentiality ends ; Ethical decision making ; Stages in ethical decision making ; Social work code of ethics ; Confidentiality checklist ; Issues involved in e-therapy -- Proficiency in Working With Cultural Competence: Cultural competence assessment tools ; Self-awareness and personal knowledge ; The multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills survey (MAKSS) ; Issues of cultural competence with the growing immigrant populations ; Sexual orientation (LGBTQ) issues in schools ; Racial and ethnic diversity ; Religion ; Socioeconomic status --

Current Societal Issues Affecting Children in Schools: Homeless children and education ; An update on bullying ; An update on suicide among children and adolescents ; Immigrant children, undocumented children, and refugee children ; Children of incarcerated parents ; Children involved with the department of human services and effects on education ; Poverty ; Violence and weapons in schools ; Parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays, and children of gays or lesbians ; Children of soldiers and/or veterans -- Engagement, Assessment, and Intervention Skills in the School for Individuals Using Evidence-Based Practice Modalities and Other Practice Methods: Introduction ; Referral ; Engagement ; Assessment ; Informal assessment ; More formal assessment tools ; Evidence-based practice in school social work ; Cognitive-behavioral therapy ; Solution-focused brief approach ; Assessment of some of the most common problems seen in school-aged children ; Autism ; Evidence-based treatment approaches to autism ; Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder ; Evidence-based treatment approaches to oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder ; Parent-child interaction therapy ; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ; Evidence-based treatment approaches to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ; Posttraumatic stress disorder ; Evidence-based treatment approaches to PTSD ; Anxiety disorders ; Evidence-based treatment approaches to anxiety disorder ; Eating disorders ; Evidence-based practice approaches to eating disorders ; Substance abuse disorders ; Evidence-based practice approaches to substance abuse disorder ; Use of school-linked services ; Crisis intervention ; Roberts's stages of crisis intervention ; Intrapsychic humanism ; Attachment theory ; Play therapy ; Sand tray therapy ; School-based and school-linked services ; Case study to be evaluated by students --

Engagement, Assessment, and Intervention Skills in the School for Groups Using a Variety of Practice Methods: Introduction ; Why groups? ; Definition ; Group selection ; Assessment of group members ; Group purpose ; Group goals ; Confidentiality in groups ; Practical considerations ; Types of groups used by social workers ; Support groups ; Task facilitation groups ; Psychoeducational groups ; Counseling groups ; Psychotherapy groups ; Brief groups ; Single-session groups ; Stages of groups ; Gazda model ; Crespi model ; Group time and place ; Cognitive-behavioral groups ; Solution-focused groups ; Evaluation -- Studies, Analysis, and Discussion From an Authentic School Practice Perspective: Student intern interventions ; Personal vignettes and reflections from actual school social work practice ; Alicia: a case of emotional disability ; Leon: a case of emotional disability ; Seth: a case of other health impaired ; Ana: a case of neurological impairment ; Nicky: a case of visual impairment ; Jack: a case of social maladjustment ; Matt: a case of orthopedically handicapped ; Carla: a case of multiple disabilities ; Marian: a case of developmental disability ; Larry: a case of traumatic brain injury ; Emotional toll on social workers --

School Policy, Program Development, and Evaluation: Introduction ; What an intern can do to develop needed programs ; Alcohol and drug awareness and occurrence ; Suicide prevention ; Columbia University suicide screen ; Truancy and school failure prevention ; Interventions ; Dropout ; Violence prevention approaches ; Bullying ; Child and sexual abuse ; Peer mediation and conflict resolution ; Domestic and partner violence prevention ; Adolescent pregnancy ; Assertiveness training ; Special education program development -- Practice Evaluation: Macro practice evaluation ; What works clearinghouse ; Education resources information center ; National Library of Education ; Regional educational laboratory program ; Middle states evaluation ; NASW standards for school social work practice ; Quantitative and qualitative research ; The student and families ; System's evaluation ; Evaluation of the school social work services -- Global Issues in School Social Work: A brief history of international school social work ; Canada ; Ghana ; Japan ; Republic of Korea ; Germany ; Hungary ; Malta ; Scandinavian and Nordic countries ; Problems faced by the world's children ; Future goals for school social work.

"Offering a unique focus on evidence-based interventions, critical thinking, and diversity, School Social Work prepares you for the realities of working with children and adolescents in schools. Each chapter reviews a basic concept and then provides two in-depth activities you can apply to real world situations. Practical, hands-on experiences, best-practice approaches, and case examples throughout the book show you techniques in action and help you to understand the nuances and complexities of working in a school environment. From collaborating with teachers and parents to dealing with ethical dilemmas and crises, you'll find practical, hands-on coverage you can use as a school social worker."--Back cover.