A model presented for assessing the effectiveness of school social workers has two major dimensions: criteria for evaluating the success of a program, and modalities for the application of those criteria. The author also examines other factors, such as the relationship of effort to the achievement of goals. (Author)

Discusses similarities in the roles of social workers, psychologists, and counselors in the schools and considers the unique functions of each group. Defines some of the ways that social work practice in education can be enhanced by the appreciation of this perspective on school roles. (Author/LLL)

Corporal punishment and suspension are cruel and discriminatory. School social workers can help to implement more humane strategies such as the following: (1) in-school suspension; (2) timeout procedures; (3) assignment to alternative schools; (4) behavior contracting; (5) use of peers and parents; and (6) social and cognitive skills training. (VM)

A model for evaluating effectiveness in preschool and school social work programs is proposed. The paradigm has two major dimensions: criteria for evaluating success, and modalities for assessing whether the criteria have been met. Three criteria are suggested including improved views of significant others, and seven modalities including test…