Evidence-based assessment, which requires the use of reliable and valid measurement tools, is an essential component of many services that school social workers provide to promote the social, emotional, and behavioral health of students. A wide variety of psychometrically sound assessment tools exist to choose from, but it can be difficult for…

The 2012-2013 school year represents a pivotal juncture for DC Public Schools. Last spring, Mayor Gray and Chancellor Kaya Henderson introduced "A Capital Commitment," their ambitious plan to dramatically accelerate student achievement in the district over the next five years by providing all of their students with a safe, academically…

Evidence-based and highly effective, "coaching" helps early childhood practitioners support other professionals and families as they enhance existing knowledge, develop new skills, and promote healthy development of young children. This hands-on guide shows professionals how to conduct skillful coaching in any setting--home, school, or community.…

The pupil personnel worker's role in assessing learning disabled students is examined. The functions of the evaluation team are delineated, as are individual roles of the school psychologist, classroom teacher, educational assessor, social worker, school counselor, attendance officer, and speech and language pathologist. Contents of the report are…

Students at two inner city elementary schools who were consistently truant were divided into six groups according to the reasons they were absent. The school social worker describes techniques used to combat truancy in each category. (HMV)

Among the principal's most powerful tools for school improvement and effectiveness are program and personnel evaluation. Professional specialists, however, are especially difficult to evaluate. This document presents the Professional Support Personnel (PSP) Evaluation Model for evaluating nonteaching, nonadministrative professionals. These…

Intended to help improve the counseling services offered vocational education students in Louisiana, this handbook includes a compilation of the strategies used by student personnel officers throughout the state to meet the needs of students and industry. The strategies appear as part of a sample implementation plan for a comprehensive,…

This directory, based on a national survey, provides information about state certification standards for school social workers. The format is a state-by-state listing which outlines information on: (1) certification by state regulation or legislation; (2) certification process; (3) for each job title, the level of certification, teaching and…

This paper describes the interface between mental health and education and highlights the training needs of the mental health consultant in learning to work with schools and those of teachers in accepting and using mental health input effectively. (Author/JMF)

This handbook is designed to assist local school systems in establishing and implementing an appropriate and effective appraisal system for student services professionals. The handbook includes job functions and competencies mandated by the North Carolina State Board of Education for three student service areas, suggested types of evaluative data…

School-based helpers are helping professionals who work within educational settings and whose training and primary responsibility is to promote the mental health of students. Few resource materials provide these helpers with needed information and practical strategies--this text tries to meet that need. The 12 chapters here cover a wide range of…

This handbook is for counselors, teachers, and administrators involved in administering or delivering elementary school counseling services. It describes Alberta Education's position on counseling in Alberta (Canada) primary schools. It also provides a source of practical ideas and resources for elementary school educators to enhance the delivery…

This guide identifies key factors and considerations in developing a comprehensive, collaborative pupil services delivery system. In addition to describing what these considerations are, information is provided by developing a district and pupil services team. Emphasized here is the need for conceptualizing the delivery of pupil services within…

This document presents the last in a series of six interrelated guides, the Schools in an Aging Society series, designed to promote education for, with, and about older adults. This guide for pupil personnel specialists provides age-related information on the changing family and workplace. It is appropriate for school counselors, psychologists,…

This manual, one of a series of five manuals written for pupil personnel workers in the Illinois schools, is designed to assist school personnel with practices and procedures in school social work. Chapter 1 focuses on philosophy, and briefly introduces major concepts in pupil personnel services including service coordination, community-school…