This document presents the standards for school social work created by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). A total of 33 standards are presented and interpreted. The first 16 standards are classified as standards of competence and professional practice, competence being defined as the synthesis of professional behaviors that…

This document comprises the Kansas state standards and guidelines for school social work. School social work is defined as special services which provide: (1) a liaison between home, school, and community to prevent problems in learning and promote quality education; (2) consultation to teachers or other school staff in understanding the cultural…

The booklet discusses the school social worker and the handicapped child, with special reference to the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94-142). A brief overall description of P.L. 94-142 and its effect on school social work practice is provided. The theme of the relation of school social work practice and P.L. 94-142 is developed…

This hearing focuses on the discretionary programs of the Education of the Handicapped Act, which cover research, technical assistance, information dissemination, personnel training, and model demonstration projects and activities. The testimony focuses on the significant percentage of disabled minority-group students not receiving special…