Advanced School Social Work Practice: Diverse Students and Families with Special Needs

Catalog description

Advanced policy and practice for school social workers supporting students receiving special education services beginning in early childhood and continuing through primary and secondary school settings. The curriculum will include culturally and linguistically appropriate knowledge, assessment, and interventions for diverse children and families with disabilities. The curriculum that is to be developed will include culturally relevant interventions for students with disabilities, special education policy, writing IEP reports and goals, and engaging in culturally and linguistically engaged family support and advocacy based on scientifically based information. The course will also provide a strong focus on special education specific policy and regulations. Assignments will be created to align with competency knowledge and application (Prerequisite SOWK 5540 ).