A role perception study of school social work practice

A study conducted in an intermediary educational agency examined principals' and special education teachers' perceptions of actual and ideal performance of school social work tasks. Those services seen as provided most frequently are directed toward individuals. Although respondents want these services to continue, they also want more group work services. The study contained several recommendations, including one for the development of individualized building service plans and another on the development of a screening process for special education assessments.