Objetives
Identify key issues, challenges, and opportunities in an education or child and family welfare system. [EPAS 2, 3, 5]
Articulate a clear vision of change to advance social justice in a specific “social problem” area. [EPAS 5]
Identify the causes and consequences of a specific “social problem.” [EPAS 5]
Develop policy/programmatic goals and objectives to realize the desired vision of change. [EPAS 5]
Analyze stakeholder resources, values, interests, and power differentials. [EPAS 2, 3] 
First Questions
Describe one major federal program providing aid and services to children and families (e.g., income assistance programs, food and nutrition programs, health care programs, child protective services, or education programs). What are the causes and consequences of the program as implemented? What changes could make this a more equitable or accessible program?
This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standard:
5: Engage in Policy Practice
Seon
Second Questions
How can the civil rights of minority groups be protected in public and private school systems?
The following EPAS Standards inform this discussion question:
2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
5: Engage in Policy Practice
3 Questions.
The following EPAS Standards inform this assignment:
2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
5: Engage in Policy Practice
Book Chapter: Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy: Advancing Social Justice Through Eight Policy Sectors
Read Chapters 11 and 12 from Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy: Advancing Social Justice Through Eight Policy Sectors.
A Renewed Commitment for Leadership in School Social Work Practice.
Teasley, M. L. (2018). A Renewed Commitment for Leadership in School Social Work Practice. Children
& Schools, 40(2), 67–69. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/cs/cdy008
Leadership in the educational setting is a key factor in the success of school social workers. Given the
dynamic change that school systems and communities are experiencing, leadership for school social
workers means increased awareness and advocacy for children’s educational needs. The start of the