Mental Health Education
About The Course
Course Title: Special Education Social Work and Mental Healthcare
Learning Method: Record asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 credit (general). ASWB ACE and NBCC.
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.
Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you’ve watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.
Description of the Course:
Why is understanding this topic important?
1. Addressing Educational Inequities:
Special education school social work plays a crucial role in addressing educational inequities and ensuring that all students, regardless of their disabilities or cultural backgrounds, have access to a fair and appropriate education. This topic sheds light on the systemic barriers that students in special education face and the essential work of social workers in advocating for these students’ rights and needs.
2. Enhancing Student Wellbeing and Academic Success:
The involvement of social workers in special education is key to enhancing the overall wellbeing and academic success of students with diverse needs. By focusing on the holistic support of students—including their emotional, social, and academic needs—social workers contribute significantly to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
3. Promoting Professional Development and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
This topic emphasizes the importance of professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration among social workers, educators, and other professionals working within the education system. Special education school social work requires a multifaceted approach that blends knowledge of educational policies, cultural competence, mental health, and disability rights.
Learning Objectives:
Identify and Explain the Role of Cultural Competence in Special Education
Students will learn about the importance of cultural competence in the design and implementation of accommodations for students in special education. This includes insights into how social workers assess the cultural needs of students and collaborate with school personnel to ensure these needs are met.Develop Collaborative Strategies for Supporting School Personnel and Students
Students will explore effective strategies for collaboration between social workers, educators, and other school personnel to support the needs of students requiring special education services. This objective emphasizes the importance of teamwork, ongoing education, and communication in creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment.Describe the Role of Social Workers in Advocacy and Policy Change for Special Education
Students will understand the role of social workers in advocating for policy changes and improved practices within special education. This includes learning about the pathways to advocacy, the challenges faced in policy change efforts, and the importance of social workers’ voices in the dialogue around educational reform.
Target Audience:
Masters and Clinical level licensees pursuing continuing education and mental health professionals.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
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