Despite efforts to get school social work practitioners and researchers to do research on school practices, most of the literature is framed as if school social workers are getting a failing grade concerning their performance at generating good outcome studies. However, school social workers are not that far behind other practice-based…

Presents five strategies to help school social workers form groups during school hours. Advantages and disadvantages of each strategy are discussed, as well as how the formation of the group influences the nature of the group work. (Author/GCP)

This editorial serves to introduce an issue of Social Work in Education that explores gender within the domain of school social work practice. Some topics discussed in this issue include gender issues in schools during adolescence, and the concurrence of aggressive and oppressive behaviors in unsupervised or unmonitored areas in schools.…

Honored for contributions to school social work, Isadora Hare's career is reviewed. She was involved in policy formulation and implementation on an international scale, legislative and regulatory analysis and advocacy for NASW, international relations coalitions, and program development for several conferences. Published internationally, she…

Describes how conflict mediation can be an effective component of an overall violence-prevention strategy. Study focuses on the application of a mediation model using a showcase event and videoconferencing technology. The authors discuss how school social workers can play a vital role in building "peaceable" schools and communities.…

Young adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the problems of sexual harassment. Legal guidelines and norms of practice have changed substantially in recent years. School mental health practitioners are in an excellent position to help young people learn appropriate behaviors and resolve hurtful feelings. Advocating for these students can make…

Results of a study of 87 school social workers indicated that fewer than 25% received supervision from a social worker. Individual plans for professional development included consultation with other professionals outside their school district, peer consultation groups, inservice meetings, conferences and workshops, supervision from school…

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…

The state of school social work around the world, including the scope and services provided in 13 countries, is summarized. Issues such as poor attendance, low achievement, and school violence are discussed. Common problems, areas of possible cooperation, and the role of school social work in international activities are examined. (Author/EMK)

Discusses the Home, Education, Readiness, and Opportunity (HERO) program developed in 1993 to address the educational needs faced by homeless school-age children. This article argues that educational services must be accompanied by psychological supports and that these are best served by school social workers. (Author/MKA)

Most helping professionals agree that social workers' historic ideas about practice are innovative. Discusses the implications for school social workers as other helping professions begin to endorse historic ideas about practice developed by social workers. Suggests that a new type of thinking that supersedes categories is required. Discusses the…

Describes the purposes and methods of full-service schools, which focus not only on children's academic development, but also their physical health, mental health, and social development. Provides advice for developing full-service schools from the experience of the four-year LEARN Program in California. (JPS)

Draws a distinction between postmodernism as a historical epoch and postmodernism as an epistemology, creating a framework for the discussion of events in the larger society and its implications for professional practice. Explores basic tenets of postmodern analysis and relates them to current school reform efforts that advocate for principles of…

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is emerging as an important legislative factor in the education of handicapped students, particularly those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It allows social workers the opportunity to expand their roles within the schools and better meet the needs of students and their…

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…