School Social Work: A Skills-Based Competency Approach [Paperback] Grumbach PhD LCSW PEL, Giesela and Keller PhD LICSW, JoDee

Advance equity and inclusion with a text grounded in ADEI frameworks and real-world case applications

This textbook provides practical, skills-based preparation for school social work, aligning with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) competencies and grounded in equity-driven practice. Covering history, policy, and day-to-day operations, it equips students and new professionals with essential tools for success. With updated coverage of restorative justice, licensure, and technology, it prepares readers to thrive in today’s diverse school environments. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect―an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.

What’s New:

• Expanded coverage of anti-oppressive and equity-driven practice
• Updated content on restorative justice, critical theories, and father engagement
• Guidance on licensure, certification, and the evolving role of school social workers
• Integration of updated technology in school social work practice

Key Features:

• Covers Multi-Tiered System of Supports, Social and Emotional Learning/transformative social emotional learning (tSEL), trauma-informed schools, and critical theory applications
• Prepares students with practical skills, cultural competence, and readiness for school social work roles
• Includes case scenarios, practitioner spotlights, and reflection questions
• Written by respected scholars and practitioners advancing and engaging Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in school social work
• Instructor Resources include Instructor’s Manual, Instructor Chapter PowerPoints, Instructor Test Bank, Sample Syllabus, EPAS Mapping, and Transition Guide from first to second edition

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Giesela Grumbach, PhD, LCSW, PEL (IL), is a Full Professor and Chair of the Social Work Department in the College of Health & Human Services at Governors State University. Her relational and equity-focused leadership guides the overall program and the school social work specialization. Prior to her academic career, she served as a school social worker in the Chicago Public Schools for 10 years.

JoDee Keller, PhD, LICSW (WA), is Professor Emerita of Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University, where she taught for 34 years and served in a variety of roles, including department chair, program director, and practicum coordinator. She brings direct school experience, as she has practiced as a school social worker in multiple districts in both Illinois and Washington State and has continued her school involvement by consulting and conducting research in several school districts in Washington State.