States that early pioneers in social work, particularly school social workers and visiting teachers, have been forgotten by those in the social work field. Provides a brief history of school social work from 1906 to 1955. Suggests that these early leaders should be included in the National Association of Social Workers' next edition of the…

Clarifies the process through which people can obtain approval as school social workers by the State of Michigan Department of Education. Describes the history of school social work in Michigan and illustrates the potential and pitfalls of statewide efforts to promote and regulate schools social work. Explains recent efforts to establish…

Presents features and symptoms of nonconvulsive seizures to aid in early recognition. Provides an observation record suitable for use by school staff and parents to aid in diagnosis and to evaluate the efficacy of medical and social work interventions. Suggests postdiagnostic interventions to help prevent seizure disorders from disabling children.…

Presents a case study of the establishment of school-based collaborative teams designed to coordinate and enhance a school's support service resources. Factors contributing to the establishment of resource coordination teams were strong commitment from participants, successes leading to tangible results, and effective guidance and support from a…

Investigates possible reasons for the underrepresentation of school social workers in Nevada. Surveys special educators about their attitudes toward social work as a pupil support service. Significant differences were found among educators and the value they placed on social workers. Educators with more knowledge about the role of social work in…

Describes an intervention project that videotaped and collected the narratives of students who were no longer considered at risk and then showed the videos to other students. Discusses the use of videotape in therapy, the interviews and videotaping, applications of the videotapes, and implications for school social work practice. (RJM)

Claims that managed-care principles are rapidly entering the public child welfare system and are being implemented in the delivery of therapeutic services in schools. Claims that this switch increases the importance of professional credentials and high standards and that school social workers should look beyond entry-level certification. (RJM)

Focuses on the historical development of social work services in schools and looks at important theoretical perspectives and frameworks. Also analyzes the contemporary social, political, and family realities that are shaping education in the United States. History reveals that the field is resilient and rises to the challenge of change. (RJM)

Draws on interviews and site visits in 36 states, a literature review, and other data to contrast first-generation and second-generation school-linked comprehensive partnerships. Discusses characteristics of each partnership and concludes that school-linked services can be transformational tools, especially when tied to family and community…

Discusses the characteristics of family-centered, community-based, integrated service systems and suggests ways in which families can participate in the improvement of training programs. Claims that family and interprofessional collaboration is a necessity and an obligation of professional leadership. Shares case descriptions and feedback from…

Portrays the Edison School-Based Health Center as an example of an effective and feasible school-based service provider. Describes how defining health services in a political, cultural, psychological, and social context can improve the effectiveness of school-based medical services. Charts the program's development and provides a case study. (RJM)

Profiles the accomplishments of a pioneer in school social work research and education. Tells how she balanced home life with professional life. Highlights her ongoing efforts to subsume school social work as a part of child welfare and the mental health of children. (RJM)

Presents a model that social workers can use to intervene when in-school interventions and referrals to community resources have been unsuccessful. The model calls for family therapy sessions only once a month, and it suggests giving families novel ideas and choices about stability. Advocates working collaboratively and nonhierarchically with…

Describes the local implementation of a nationwide substance abuse prevention program linking the public middle school setting with a doctor-lawyer team to educate students about substance abuse. Focuses on implementation of the project, the role of school personnel, program content, program results, and implications for social work practice. (RJM)

Briefly discusses the research in child welfare that has demonstrated the educational problems that children in foster care have experienced. Details ways that school social workers can address the needs of these children on both the macro and the micro level. (RJM)