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Illinois PEL - Social Work Content Exam
Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act - ANS A state law intended to protect
R
the health, safety, and best interests of the child in all situations where the child is
E
vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. It provides for reporting and investigation.
H
adaptive behavior - ANS Those skills or abilities that enable the individual to meet
IG
standards of personal independence and responsibility that would be expected of his or
her age and social group
Adolescence -
GH ANS Risk taking behaviors; heightened desire for independence;
egocentrism; puberty & growth spurt; Piaget's formal operations - able to think in new
IN
and novel ways; moral development - ability to imagine a variety of outcomes for an
event; development of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, self-management, social
Y
awareness, & relational management
Advocacy -
FL ANS school SWers are advocates for all students and families,
schools, and the overall community to facilitate change that effectively responds to
identified needs
Goals = empower students, families, educators, and others to gain access to and
effectively use school and community resources
, 2
want to increase student empowerment & decrease achievement gaps
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - ANS A federal law passed in 1990, and
R
amended in 2008, that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with
E
disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in mainstream
H
American life - to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and
to participate in state and local gov't programs and services.
assessment -
IG ANS school social workers shall conduct assessments of
H
individuals, families, and systems/orgs (classroom, school, neighborhood, district, sate)
G
with the goal of improving student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic
outcomes
IN
assessment, data gathering, & data interpretation (direct observation, interview,
Y
standardized instruments, surveys, focus groups) -- to assess needs, characteristics,
L
and interactions
F
use reliable and valid assessments
ecological perspectives and functional approaches
, 3
Assessment & Decision-Making - ANS some students can be well served in the
school environment through social skills groups, individual counseling, and crisis
intervention. Others require referrals to outside providers for psychiatric evaluations,
long-term mental health care, and family counseling; the SSWer must determine which
R
students have the most pressing needs and which interventions would be most efficient
E
and effective
H
When to refer out - children at risk for suicide, child maltreatment, or criminal justice
G
involvement
HI
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ANS A working document outlining a student's
G
problem behavior, antecedents, consequences, and the function of the behavior. Its goal
is to shape behavior towards ones that are pro-academic or pro-social & meet student
N
needs.
YI
behavior strategies - ANS positive reinforcement - adding something to the
L
environment (verbal praise)
F
negative reinforcement - removing something (take away recess)
Bilingual Education/ELL - ANS English Language Learners Act of 2001; goal =
rapid acquisition of English; school receives grants for (1) resources for educational
programs (2) training for teachers and aides (3) development and dissemination of
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materials and (4) parent involvement projects; since 1980s trend in education is
"English only"
Children Experiencing Homelessness - ANS These children have a right to an
R
education in either the school district in which the child previously attended or the
E
school in the attendance area in which the child currently resides.
H
Can include:
- children sharing housing of other persons due to a loss of housing
G
- pupils who are not residing in a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence
social work role
HI
G
- can be district homeless liaison
- help families obtain housing, food, and transportation
IN
Children from Military
Y
Families - ANS Signs of distress in this population leading up to and after
L
deployment:
F
- unfocused agitation
- disconnection from peers and adults
- serious depression or withdrawal
- auditory or visual hallucinations
- prolonged major changes from normal functioning
Illinois PEL - Social Work Content Exam
Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act - ANS A state law intended to protect
R
the health, safety, and best interests of the child in all situations where the child is
E
vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. It provides for reporting and investigation.
H
adaptive behavior - ANS Those skills or abilities that enable the individual to meet
IG
standards of personal independence and responsibility that would be expected of his or
her age and social group
Adolescence -
GH ANS Risk taking behaviors; heightened desire for independence;
egocentrism; puberty & growth spurt; Piaget's formal operations - able to think in new
IN
and novel ways; moral development - ability to imagine a variety of outcomes for an
event; development of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, self-management, social
Y
awareness, & relational management
Advocacy -
FL ANS school SWers are advocates for all students and families,
schools, and the overall community to facilitate change that effectively responds to
identified needs
Goals = empower students, families, educators, and others to gain access to and
effectively use school and community resources
, 2
want to increase student empowerment & decrease achievement gaps
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - ANS A federal law passed in 1990, and
R
amended in 2008, that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with
E
disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in mainstream
H
American life - to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and
to participate in state and local gov't programs and services.
assessment -
IG ANS school social workers shall conduct assessments of
H
individuals, families, and systems/orgs (classroom, school, neighborhood, district, sate)
G
with the goal of improving student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic
outcomes
IN
assessment, data gathering, & data interpretation (direct observation, interview,
Y
standardized instruments, surveys, focus groups) -- to assess needs, characteristics,
L
and interactions
F
use reliable and valid assessments
ecological perspectives and functional approaches
, 3
Assessment & Decision-Making - ANS some students can be well served in the
school environment through social skills groups, individual counseling, and crisis
intervention. Others require referrals to outside providers for psychiatric evaluations,
long-term mental health care, and family counseling; the SSWer must determine which
R
students have the most pressing needs and which interventions would be most efficient
E
and effective
H
When to refer out - children at risk for suicide, child maltreatment, or criminal justice
G
involvement
HI
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ANS A working document outlining a student's
G
problem behavior, antecedents, consequences, and the function of the behavior. Its goal
is to shape behavior towards ones that are pro-academic or pro-social & meet student
N
needs.
YI
behavior strategies - ANS positive reinforcement - adding something to the
L
environment (verbal praise)
F
negative reinforcement - removing something (take away recess)
Bilingual Education/ELL - ANS English Language Learners Act of 2001; goal =
rapid acquisition of English; school receives grants for (1) resources for educational
programs (2) training for teachers and aides (3) development and dissemination of
, 4
materials and (4) parent involvement projects; since 1980s trend in education is
"English only"
Children Experiencing Homelessness - ANS These children have a right to an
R
education in either the school district in which the child previously attended or the
E
school in the attendance area in which the child currently resides.
H
Can include:
- children sharing housing of other persons due to a loss of housing
G
- pupils who are not residing in a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence
social work role
HI
G
- can be district homeless liaison
- help families obtain housing, food, and transportation
IN
Children from Military
Y
Families - ANS Signs of distress in this population leading up to and after
L
deployment:
F
- unfocused agitation
- disconnection from peers and adults
- serious depression or withdrawal
- auditory or visual hallucinations
- prolonged major changes from normal functioning
