Illinois Administrative Code
Title 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Part 23 - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL ENDORSEMENTS
Section 23.140 - Standards for the School Social Worker
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) Content
The competent school social worker understands the theories and skills needed to provide individual, group, and family counseling; crisis intervention; case management; advocacy; consultation; in-service and parent education; prevention programs; conflict resolution services; and community organization and development. The school social worker utilizes these theories and skills to enhance the environment of the local educational agency (LEA).
b) Service Delivery
The competent school social worker utilizes a variety of intervention strategies that support and enhance students' educational and emotional development.
c) Planning
The competent school social worker designs services based upon knowledge of the educational setting, as well as information about the students, families, and community.
d) Assessment and Evaluation
The competent school social worker understands various formal and informal assessment and evaluation strategies and uses them to support the development of all students.
e) Consultation and Collaborative Relationships
The competent school social worker develops consultative and collaborative relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community to support students' learning and well being.
f) Advocacy and Facilitation
The competent school social worker advocates and facilitates change that effectively responds to the needs of students, families, and school systems.
g) Learning Community
The competent school social worker encourages effective social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to create a positive learning community.
h) Diversity
The competent school social worker understands the broad range of backgrounds and experiences that shape students' approaches to learning and helps create opportunities adapted to diverse populations of learners.
i) Professional Conduct and Ethics
The competent school social worker understands education and social work as professions, maintains standards of professional conduct and ethics, and provides leadership to improve students' learning and well-being.
j) Professional Development
The competent school social worker actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally.