This accessible and authoritative text gives social workers the tools
they need for effective and ethical practice in school settings. Readers
learn practical skills for observation, assessment, intervention, and
research that will enable them to respond to the needs of diverse
students from preschool through the secondary grades. The book presents
strategies for dealing with particular problems, such as violence,
trauma, parental absence, substance abuse, bereavement, and mental
health concerns. Also reviewed are developmental issues that can
interfere with school success. Specific guidelines for implementing
interventions, including group work, are provided. Student-friendly
features include many concrete examples; study and discussion questions;
and reproducible letters, forms, and checklists.