This study examined the perceptions of school social workers' (SSWers') graduate education training on contemporary issues facing students in schools as well as issues related to this host practice setting. SSWers who completed a specific school social work program were compared with those who did not on perceived graduate education preparation for student violence, tracking, sexual behavior, organizational or academic, and general practice issues. Results indicated that SSWers completing a specific school social work program felt significantly better prepared having had graduate education training on student violence and sexual behavior issues as well as organizational and academic issues related to this setting of practice.