Matching the right tool to the right goal is a major focus of my work as a tech coach. When I began in this role, I focused energy on ways to improve instruction and learning across content areas. Now I’m expanding to professionals that support students outside of the classroom. School social workers play a pivotal […]
Author: Marjorie C.
7 Components of Effective Social Work IEP Goals (With Cindy Hall & Allison Wlhelm)
By writing clear, specific, and effective measurable goals, school social workers will be able to make data driven decisions regarding students’ needs. In addition, school social workers can monitor their effectiveness to determine if the social worker’s interventions are effective.
Icebreakers For SSW Groups
Ice Breakers are a great tool for social workers to use when developing rapport with students. These activities can be used in either individual sessions or for groups. Ice Breakers are used in a variety of settings and can be changed to fit the context they’re being used in. Using these activities during the pre-affiliation […]
Creating Your Digital SSW Office: The SSWN Interview With Bridget Hills-Yoder
This academic school year, my district is starting by doing remote learning. The day that I received the news from my school district, I tried to figure out ways to connect with students. In my search, I came across a post by Bridget Hills-Yoder. She shared on a Facebook Page by the Illinois Association of […]
Increase Your Child’s Independence Skills This Summer
As summer is approaching, it is important to help your children or teens to continue developing their independence skills. While your children are at school, they are constantly developing their independence skills by…
Resilient Teen During COVID-19 (Part 3)
This summer, I spent some time interviewing and listening to adolescents’ points of view regarding the Corona Virus and being students during this time. Many teens have learned to re-frame their thoughts in order to overcome adversity. It is important that parents model positive behaviors at home because children and adolescents are observing how parents react to […]
Resilient Teen During Covid-19
My areas of expertise have been to work with children, adolescents, and families. Most recently, many children and teens had to quickly adjust to E-learning and adjust their daily routines in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. During this time, I have been engaging in active listening to support children, teens, and families. Through this […]
Resilient Teen During Covid-19 (Part 2)
This blog is a follow up to the first one. In this interview, Alana will be sharing specific coping skills that have helped her to be resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cooking At Home and Improve Your Mental Health
As I spent more time at home due to COVID-19, I used this time to reflect and analyze healthy lifestyles in order to maintain a balanced mental health. More specifically, I decided to analyze my eating habits. I grew up in a household where homemade meals were cooked on a daily basis. On the weekends, […]