Economics,K-12 Education,and the SWIDr. Donald E. Baumeister, LCSW, JD, MPACertified 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

Questions and Answers

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 UniversityMy 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

Economics & Education

Shipler’s Quote on PovertyEconomic Crisis Hits Home: U.S. HomelessnessNew York Times Articleby Erik Eckholm (2009)

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”

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

Closing Remarks

SummaryQuestions and AnswersRemember: Three Ways to Help Clients ChangeWe Help Our Clients: Heal, Problem Solve, and Grow