So, you wanna be a social worker
Supports addressing barriers to student learning beyond academics
What is school social work?
Every student...
Keeping a student's information private unless disclosure is legally required
What is confidentiality?
An immediate response to a student experiencing emotional distress
What is crisis intervention?
Short, realistic strategies that support well-being during the school day.
What is micro self-care?
A social worker’s superpower.
What is empathy?
___ ___, Superintendent of LPSS
Bonus 5 points if you can name the school he was a principal at :p
Who is Francis Touchet?
+5pts: What is Erath High School?
This guides SW's professional conduct and decision making
What is the NASW Code of Ethics?
A plan developed to support students with ongoing emotional or behavioral needs
What is an intervention plan?
Emotional exhaustion resulting from prolonged stress in helping professions.
What is burnout?
This framework focuses on strengths rather than deficits
What is a strengths-based approach?
The LPSS includes __ school sites
What is 44 schools?
Maintaining appropriate professional relationships with students and families
What is professional boundaries?
Identifying warning sings to prevent harm before a crisis escalates
What is risk assessment or early intervention?
Stress experienced from helping others through trauma.
What is secondary traumatic stress?
The process of advocating for students' educational and social-emotional needs
What is student advocacy?
Is Louisiana's ___ largest school system
What is 6th?
A conflict between personal values and professional responsibilities
What is an ethical dilemma?
This team often responds when a student is experiencing a serious crisis
What is crisis team or crisis intervention team?
Setting limits to protect time, energy, and emotional health.
What are healthy boundaries?
The practice of examining one's own beliefs and biases to improve service delivery
What is self-reflection or cultural humility?
LPSS is guided by four core values of succes:
What is safety, culture, growth and opportunity?
Seeking guidance when faced with complex ethical decisions
What is supervision?
Providing emotional support after a traumatic event
What is trauma-informed care?
Collective practices that support staff well-being within systems, not just individuals.
What is collective care?