by Common Ground | Sep 2, 2026 | August/September 2026, Current-Issue, Features
Special education is built around the understanding that students with disabilities require individualized supports to access education and make meaningful progress. Teachers, special educators, related-service providers, administrators, and families all contribute to...
by Common Ground | Aug 28, 2026 | August/September 2026, Better IEPs, Current-Issue
The IEP is central to special education. It identifies a student’s educational needs and establishes measurable goals, services, accommodations, and supports. School social workers can contribute an important perspective to this process by connecting educational...
by Common Ground | Aug 24, 2026 | August/September 2026, Current-Issue, Teachers, Uncategorized
As a teacher, it can be easy to think of the school social worker as the person who steps in when a student is having a crisis, a family needs support, or a behavior has become difficult to manage. Those are certainly important parts of the job, but they represent...
by Common Ground | Aug 24, 2026 | August/September 2026, Current-Issue, Watch This
Lauren Gutierrez is a school social worker and YouTuber who shares her experiences in education on her channel, Social Work Scrapbook. In this informational vlog, Gutierrez speaks directly to social workers entering the field of education. She explores the differences...
by Common Ground | Aug 23, 2026 | August/September 2026, Capitols
New Jersey lawmakers are considering legislation that would significantly expand the presence of school social workers in public schools. Senate Bill S2835 (A3362), sponsored primarily by Senator Angels V. McKnight, and in the Assembly by Assemblymembers Sterley S....
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