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Economics, K-12 Education, and the SWI

Economics, K-12 Education, and the SWI. Dr. Donald E. Baumeister, LCSW, JD, MPA Certified School Social Work Specialist. How is this Presentation Organized?. Introduction Economics and Education Social Work Issues in K-12 Education Social Work Interns: Effect & Responses Summary

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Economics, K-12 Education, and the SWI

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  1. Economics,K-12 Education,and the SWI Dr. Donald E. Baumeister, LCSW, JD, MPA Certified School Social Work Specialist

  2. How is this Presentation Organized? • Introduction • Economics and Education • Social Work Issues in K-12 Education • Social Work Interns: Effect & Responses • Summary • Questions and Answers

  3. Introduction • Thank you so much for this invitation to speak but it is ironic for two reasons: I’m not “good enough” • Caveat: Twofold Cup Perspectives • The World According to Don and I do not represent the views of the University • My personal relationship with your afternoon as you visit St. Anne’s and their Relationship with Holy Family Adoption Agency • Our Job: “Fix Broken Cups” & “Help Ignite Fires” • Think about the School as a Community Filter

  4. Economics & Education • Shipler’s Quote on Poverty • Economic Crisis Hits Home: U.S. Homelessness • New York Times Article by Erik Eckholm (2009)

  5. SW Issues in K-12 Education • Disproportionality (Linkage/Integration with DCFS/NGOs) • Applying a Clinical Assessment Matrix to School Social Work Practice: • Adequate Assessment • Therapeutic Relationship • Clinical Intervention • Timing, Timing, Timing • Family mobility due to economics • McKinney-Vento Legislation • Special Education Students • Ethics of Retention – Dissertation title “Primum non nocere”

  6. SWIs: Effects & Responses • Decide on a few measureable and reachable goals for the year (e.g., especially the development of a basic, internal clinical template you can take anywhere) • Our families are sending us the best children they have…They are not keeping the “good kids” at home • Make a commitment to learning in the service of your clients • If your only tool is a hammer, then every problem is a nail • Do your best anyway at all three levels of practice: Micro, Mezzo, and Macro • Temper the power you have with the humility your clients deserve because we are never better than those we serve

  7. Closing Remarks • Summary • Questions and Answers • Remember: Three Ways to Help Clients Change • We Help Our Clients: Heal, Problem Solve, and Grow

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