SWR 335 - Social Services in the School.

(Formerly SWK 321).SWR 100 or consent of instructor.(3)S.

The role of the social worker as an intermediary between school, home and the community will be examined. Various factors affecting service provision will be considered including laws and regulations affecting public education, the school as a “host” setting, issues of poverty, hight risk students, minority students, and advocacy for students and their families. Techniques for assessing student behavior and family needs will be presented. Other topics such as special education, consultation with other school personnel and collaboration with child welfare agencies will also be presented.