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School Social Work NOW!
Supporting Innovative Practice,
Effective Leadership, and Applied Research
Vol 5, Issue 20
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Supplemental Ethical Standards for School Social Work Practice
The Midwest School Social Work Council has issued Supplemental Ethical Standards that complement NASW's Code of Ethics and their School Social Work Standards. Download here.
Culturally Competent & Responsive Social Assessments
A member has inquired whether any individual or district is using, or aware of, a culturally sensitive/responsive assessment tool or social development template when evaluating a student, particularly for special education. Of special interest is a strengths-based tool that can provide evaluation teams the necessary information to address challenging issues in a positive way. If you use such a tool or have a social assessment template that seems to fit this request, please email to me. And thanks in advance!!
Thunder Clap and Twitter Storm
Congressman Loebsack (D-IA) will be introducing a SISP resolution recognizing April 13-17th as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week. Please contact your Congressmen and ask them to support this resolution. The National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (NASISP--formerly the National Alliance of Pupil Service Organizations) is working hard toward this end.
As part of the celebration, NASISP--of which ACSSW is a member--is hoping to do a Thunder Clap and a Twitter Storm on April 13th. "A what?!" you may ask. I will confess to still being in the learning process, but it is group action to get SISP trending on Twitter. More information will follow shortly, but it is a quick and enjoyable way to get the word out about school social work and our related professional colleagues. Stay tuned and get those smartphones ready!
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The Real Teenagers Talking about Adolescent Depression: A Video Based Study Guide is a depression and mental health program designed for middle and high school classrooms and is listed in the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention "Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention". The program:
- Teaches students about depression
- Explores the stigma surrounding the illness
- Teaches students how to cope with stress and maintain good mental health
The Study Guide is targeted at eighth graders and high school freshmen and sophomores in Health and Wellness, Physical Education, Advisory or Home Room. Some exercises can also be used in English, Biology and Psychology class. The Study Guide can also be used by mental health agencies, youth groups, camps and on youth retreats. This program is a great follow up to Teen Depression: Stories of Hope & Health, an introductory depression awareness and mental health empowerment program for early adolescence. Access guide.
Confidence is something we all struggle with from time to time. We want to feel sure of ourselves, but those little whispers of self-doubt show up whenever we want to put ourselves out there, take risks, or try something new. They tell us to play it safe and do things the way we've always done them to avoid getting hurt, embarrassed, or rejected, but you don't always have to listen to them. In fact, doing things your conscience deems unsafe or out-of-the-norm is a great way to build confidence.
Cultivating confidence is the first step toward healthy self-esteem and personal growth, but it isn't easy for most people. In order to foster confidence, you may have to do something you've never done or think in a way you haven't thought. This can be scary, but know that cognitive restructuring and adjusting behaviors are essential parts of many types of effective therapy. Full article.
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Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaires - free
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a brief behavioural screening questionnaire about 3-16 year olds. It exists in several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians and educationalists. Each version includes between one and three . . . components.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Please note that Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires, whether in English or in translation, are copyright documents that are not in the public domain. As such, they may not be modified in any way (e.g. changing the wording of questions, adding questions or administering only subsets of questions). This is to ensure that the SDQ is fully comparable across studies and settings. Similarly, to ensure high quality and consistency, unauthorized translations are not permitted. Paper versions may be downloaded and subsequently photocopied without charge by individuals or non-profit organizations provided they are not making any charge to families.
Users are not permitted to create or distribute electronic versions for any purpose without prior authorization from youthinmind. If you are interested in making translations or creating electronic versions you MUST first contact youthinmind@gmail.com.
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For a long time, leaders have asked the question, where will the next generation of leaders come from? And for a long time the same formula has been applied: Identify those high potentials in high school, college or in the workforce and provide that select group leadership development opportunities. Given the ongoing state of local and global challenges and the need for a more collaborative approach in addressing them, the Center for Creative Leadership's Leadership Beyond Boundaries (LBB) initiative has been exploring ways to expand the leadership equation, empowering more people to contribute and address the challenges that come with interpersonal interaction in work, in the community and with friends and family. One focus of the Leadership Beyond Boundaries initiative is early leadership development. But what do we mean by "early"? Continue here. |
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Abstract: This narrative inquiry seeks to advance the field of educational leadership preparation by exploring ways to interrupt personal, interpersonal, and institutional racism through the senses-ways in which people perceive their experiences and relation to others. Findings suggest that participants engage in actions aligned with revelations from their reflective process and utilize their positions as a lever to address racism at various levels within educational systems. Participants utilized their transformed storied selves to challenge the disparate impact of power and privilege on educational and social equity within school communities. Complete article.
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Recommended Read for March
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recommended by reader Kelly Ohme, Waukesha, WI
The Compassion Fatigue Workbook
By Francoise Mathieu
Google Books: The Compassion Fatigue Workbook is a lifeline for any helping professional facing the physical and emotional exhaustion that can shadow work in the helping professions. Since 2001 the activities in this Workbook have helped thousands of helpers in the fields of healthcare, community mental health, correctional services, education, and the military. In addition to a comprehensive description of compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization, The Compassion Fatigue Workbook leads the reader through experiential activities designed to target specific areas in their personal and professional lives. It provides concrete strategies to help the reader develop a personalized plan for identifying and transforming compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization.
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ACSSW is very pleased to offer an opportunity for any school social worker to earn 1.5 FREE CEUs due to ACSSW's sponsorship of an excellent program:
Plan, Prepare, Prevent: The SOS Online
Gatekeeper Training Module
The SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program is an award winning, nationally recognized program designed for middle and high school-age students. The program teaches students how to identify the symptoms of depression and suicidality in themselves or their friends, and encourages help-seeking through the use of the ACT® technique (Acknowledge, Care, Tell). This course is available free to school social workers. With sponsorship from ACSSW, all learners will receive 1.5 contact hours upon completion. Click to Learn More. Or to register call 781-239-0071 or email SOS Registration and mention that you'd like to register.
Columbia University Teachers College Press published 4 guides geared to support teachers, administrators, student personnel staff, and parents. For a limited period, and as supplies last, TCP has agreed to provide FREE copies of the guides to social workers and educators working with military kids in schools including: teachers, school administrators, PPS workers, and military parents. School social workers should be aware of this wonderful, time-limited, FREE offer from TCP. Many school social workers will benefit from these guides.
The process is simple. Each individual desiring a free book would need to click on the link, select the type of book s/he desires, and fill out name, mailing address, etc. on the Qualtrix form after selecting the book desired. The book will be mailed in a few weeks.
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School Social Work Positions
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Continued - listed by state abbreviation
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Bethel, AK
Tucson, AZ
Montebello, CA
Denver, CO
Connecticut (various)
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Atlanta, GA
Barrington, IL Summer
Chicago, IL
Lisle, IL
Palatine, IL '15-'16
Schaumburg, IL
Waukegan, IL
Evansville, IN
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McPherson, KS '15-'16
Topeka, KS
Boston, MA '15-'16
Southfield, MI
Utica, NY
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New data out today show some positive signs in ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed, no matter their zip code. Between 2010-11 and 2012-13, the graduation rates for American Indian, black, and Hispanic students increased by nearly four percentage points over two years, outpacing the growth for all students. This also shows that the gap between minority and white students is closing.
This exciting news is one more piece of evidence that America's public schools are making important progress. America's high school graduation rate is at a record high, dropout rates are down, and 1.1 million additional black and Hispanic students are attending college since 2008. Read more about this.
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Death and grief will affect the lives of almost all children at some point, often leading to struggles with academic performance, social relationships, and behavior. The death of a loved one is immensely challenging for anyone, but children and teens can find it particularly difficult.
Scholastic.com, through the generosity of the New York Life Foundation, hosted a live, interactive webcast on the subject of Children and Grief. Using actual scenarios from children and parents, childhood grief expert, pediatrician, and author Dr. David Schonfeld, MD, and Chris Park, president of the New York Life Foundation, talked about misconceptions, and imparted valuable advice on how educators and all other caring adults can best support grieving children-whether it's right after the loss or years later. Download webcast.
Archived by SAMHSA & KSOC-TV
Various Archived Webinars from the Center for School Mental Health, University of Maryland
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Elaine Chapin Fund Accepting Applications for 2015 Scholarship Program (for students affected by MS)
Deadline: April 30, 2015
1st Quarter Deadline: March 31, 2015
Grants of up to $500 are available for "innovative programs, events, or projects" from the Meemic Foundation. Apply online using their easy application that takes less than 30 minutes to complete. These grants are open to any employee of a K-12 public or private school. Universities and colleges may also apply. Fill-in-the-blank application.
Grants are accepted year round, but the first quarter cycle ends March 31st. Grants are up to $1000. Recipients will be notified by May 15th.
The foundation says it supports "basically anything that supports teachers and enhances the student's educational experience" - from field trips to books to behavior modification programs; science, music, or art equipment to professional development.
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