The Practical School Social Work Guide + Resource Toolkit (Bundle)

The guide I wish I had when I started as a school social worker.

Graduate school teaches the theories—but it doesn't always teach the day-to-day realities of working in a school. Whether you're an MSW student, intern, newly hired school social worker, or transitioning into school-based practice, this guide was created to help bridge that gap.

Drawing from real-world experience, this guide provides practical knowledge, examples, and guidance on topics that new school social workers often have to learn on the job.

Inside you'll learn about:

• School systems and navigating the educational setting
• Student intake assessments and building rapport
• Clinical interventions in schools
• Case management and organization
• Documentation best practices
• FERPA, HIPAA, ethics, and confidentiality
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• MTSS, School-Based Teams, and collaboration
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Working with administrators and advocating for students
• Professional communication and email etiquette
• Practical tips, lessons learned, and real-world examples

This guide is designed to help you feel more confident, prepared, and supported as you begin or continue your school social work career.

Bundle Includes:

The Practical School Social Work Guide (PDF)

School Social Work Toolkit with editable templates, examples, and practical resources, including:

• Student Intake Assessment
• MTSS intervention examples
• SEL planning resources
• Additional worksheets and tools to support your daily practice

Whether you're preparing for your internship, starting your first school social work position, or looking for practical resources to strengthen your practice, this bundle is designed to help you feel more confident, organized, and prepared.