MSW Sarah Lytle 2022 Agency Name: Allentown School District Profile: The mission of the Allentown School District is to prepare each student to graduate college and career ready by having their individual needs met through active engagement in a rigorous, safe and nurturing environment. The Department of Special Education serves students who qualify through a program of support and services as indicated on their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Field Placement Responsibilities: For the academic year, intern responsibilities are fulfilled at both Raub and Trexler Middle School. Field placement responsibilities include developing of a program of services, facilitating individual and group counseling with students in Special Education, brokering resources to students and families, and working within an interdisciplinary team of administrators, teachers, school counselors, and social workers to address each student’s needs from varying perspectives. As the Special Education Social Worker is a new position within the Allentown School District, a critical responsibility is collecting and analyzing data to indicate effectiveness and importance of the position to defend the need for social workers within ASD. Future Goals: My future goals include graduating with my MSW and working as a School Social Worker. Department of Social Work
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