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ERIC Number: ED644834
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 132
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3811-8870-7
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Arizona School Social Workers: Understanding Their Roles and Supporting Their Professional Needs
Roberto Antonio Ramos
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Northern Arizona University
This research project aimed to investigate the experiences and roles of school social workers in Arizona and how school and district leaders can support their professional needs. The study's participants included 10 school social workers who met specific criteria, such as having a master's degree in social work, a certification through the Arizona Department of Education, two years of experience in school social work, and two years at their current school. The participants represented four counties in Arizona: Maricopa, Navajo, Pinal, and Yavapai counties. They represent various levels of public schools, including PreK-12th grades, and come from different demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds. The group also comprised individuals with varying years of experience, genders, and ages. Five questions guided the research, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants during February 2023. The interviews consisted of 10 questions to gather the participants' lived experiences and perceptions as school social workers. They were invited to participate through personal email, social media posts, and network opportunities. The interviews took place via Zoom and lasted between 45-90 minutes. All the interviews were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed for common themes and are presented within this research study. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona
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