Reviews
I like the [text’s] distillation of school social work at a broad, multi-systems level including sensitivity to cultural competence and thinking about practice in educational settings from preventative, intervention and effectiveness perspectives. Overall, a very well conceptualized text…, I like the [text's] distillation of school social work at a broad, multi-systems level including sensitivity to cultural competence and thinking about practice in educational settings from preventative, intervention and effectiveness perspectives. Overall, a very well conceptualized text…, I like the [text's] distillation of school social work at a broad, multi-systems level including sensitivity to cultural competence and thinking about practice in educational settings from preventative, intervention and effectiveness perspectives. Overall, a very well conceptualized text', I like the [text's] distillation of school social work at a broad, multi-systems level including sensitivity to cultural competence and thinking about practice in educational settings from preventative, intervention and effectiveness perspectives. Overall, a very well conceptualized text..., Introduction, Lynn Bye and Michelle Alvarez.Part One: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK: HISTORY AND CONTEXTS.1. "History of School Social Work," Gary Lee Shaffer, Ph.D.2. "School Social Work and Educational Reform," Joseph R. Gianesin, M.S.W., Ph.D.3. "Ecological Perspective for School Social Work Practice," Kendra J. Garrett, D.S.W.4. "The Many Facets in the Role of a School Social Worker," William C. Lee, M.S.W.Part Two: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK: POLICY, COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICE.5. "School Social Work at the Policy and Community Level," Jan Wilson, M.S.W.6. "School Social Work at the School Organizational Level," Andy Frey, M.S.W., Ph.D., Hill Walker, Ph.D.7. "Community Schools: New Roles for Social Work Practitioners," Jane Quinn, M.A.Part Three: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK: SMALLER SYSTEMS PRACTICE.8. "School Social Work with Families," Lynn Bye, M.S.W., Ph.D.9. "School Social Work with Individuals and Small Groups," Elizabeth Tracy, M.S.W., Ph.D., Kathleen Usaj, M.S.S.A.10. "School Social Work and Crisis Intervention," Donna Secor, M.S.W.11. "Consultation in School Social Work," Joseph R. Gianesin, Ph.D.Part Four: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK: KEY ISSUES AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRACTICE.12. "Confidentiality in the Schools, Sandra Kopels, M.S.W., J.D13. "Incorporating Best Practices," David R. Dupper, Ph.D.14. "Research and Evaluation of School Social Work Practice, Melissa Jonson-Reid, M.S.W., Ph.D.15. "Legal Issues in School Social Work," Gaylon J. Nettles, M.S.W., J.D.16. "School Social Work Practice with Students with Disabilities," James P. Clark, M.S.W., Charlene Thiede, M.S.W.Part Five: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK: EMERGING TRENDS AND LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FUTURE.17. "Technology and School Social Work," Brenda Coble Lindsey, M.A., M.S.W., Margaret King White, M.S.W.18. "The Transition from Student to School Social Worker," Michelle Alvarez, M.S.W., Ed.D.19. "The International Development of School Social Work," Marian Huxtable, M.S.W., I like the [text's] distillation of school social work at a broad, multi-systems level including sensitivity to cultural competence and thinking about practice in educational settings from preventative, intervention and effectiveness perspectives. Overall, a very well conceptualized text?
Synopsis
Translate current research and theory into practice with SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK With coverage of best practices, ecological and strengths perspectives, and cultural competence, this social work text prepares you for practice in the school setting. Examples and case studies clarify concepts, techniques and strategies and the Book Companion Website provides you with links to relevant website resources and tutorial quizzing., Featuring contributions from leaders in the field of social work, co-editors Bye and Alvarez developed this text to present a balance of theory and practice. Best practices, ecological and strengths perspectives, and cultural competence are key themes throughout the book. Together with examples, case studies and a book companion website, the text offers students practical tools and skills to help them translate current research and theory into practice., Translate current research and theory into practice with SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK! With coverage of best practices, ecological and strengths perspectives, and cultural competence, this social work text prepares you for practice in the school setting. Examples and case studies clarify concepts, techniques and strategies and the Book Companion Website provides you with links to relevant website resources and tutorial quizzing.
