 | ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS |
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| School social work in the State of Illinois has a long and distinguished history. Soon after the establishment of the Illinois Association of School Social Workers in 1970, the need for a formal, agreed upon explication of tasks and professional responsibilities of school social workers in the state was recognized. Topics which received initial attention included responsibilities to children and families in the public school system, responsibilities to school staff and administration, and the traditional role of the School Social Worker as the link between the school and the community. Since then, the profession of school social work has expanded and with it IASSW has grown. These areas of expansion include a focus on prevention and early intervention programs in areas such as substance abuse and early pregnancy; another area is social skills programs, particularly those aimed at increasing a student's ability to solve problems non-violently. Programs often developed and administered by the school social worker are designed to help pupils become appropriately assertive and effective in their own behalf. Clearly in the compilation of IASSW position statements, the current focus of service delivery for school social workers is continuing to be defined. The importance of organizational statements which assist us in defining our roles in working with children, families, school staff, and administrations, as well as the larger school community, continues. The IASSW Board continues to dialogue about additional position paper topics. POSITION PAPER TOPICS - in order of adoption by IASSW Board | |||||||||||||||||||
© 1997-2008 Illinois Association of School Social Workers Updated on: April 19, 2008 |