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Questions and Answers
What is the primary role of school social workers?
What is the primary role of school social workers?
- Conducting medical examinations
- Engaging children and youth in preventive work (correct)
- Providing academic instruction
- Performing administrative duties
Why is school social work considered a critically important field of practice?
Why is school social work considered a critically important field of practice?
- To compete with other social work fields
- To focus solely on academic achievements
- To address all societal issues
- To improve the well-being and success of students (correct)
In addition to students and families, who else do school social workers build relationships with?
In addition to students and families, who else do school social workers build relationships with?
- Local businesses
- Government officials
- Larger community (correct)
- Media outlets
What impact can school social workers have on staff understanding of contemporary issues facing schools?
What impact can school social workers have on staff understanding of contemporary issues facing schools?
Why are skilled and caring practitioners needed in school social work?
Why are skilled and caring practitioners needed in school social work?
Why is it important for social workers in schools to understand the various roles and responsibilities of school professionals?
Why is it important for social workers in schools to understand the various roles and responsibilities of school professionals?
What is a key aspect for social workers to consider in relation to how the school is viewed within the community?
What is a key aspect for social workers to consider in relation to how the school is viewed within the community?
Why is it essential for social workers to understand how decisions are made in their schools?
Why is it essential for social workers to understand how decisions are made in their schools?
What is a challenge faced by school social workers when navigating the ever-changing school system?
What is a challenge faced by school social workers when navigating the ever-changing school system?
Why is it important for social workers to be familiar with federal, state, and local school board policies?
Why is it important for social workers to be familiar with federal, state, and local school board policies?
