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The ABC's of Effective Use of Data in School Social Work

Speaker(s): Patricia Roberts-Rose and Luanda Johnson

Date: April 1, 2026

Time: 9:00-12:15 pm  

 
Synopsis: Common terms School Social Workers use when asked about data are always, sometimes, next, or I don't know. The presenter will discuss how qualitative and quantitative data points support data-driven interventions utilized in attendance, behavior, culture, and climate. 

Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:  

1.  Acknowledge the Role of Data 

2. Understand the importance of data in driving decision-making in school social work. 
   Identify the key types of data relevant to school social work (academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional). 

3. Build Practical Data Skills 

4.  Develop skills to collect, organize, and analyze student-related data effectively. 
   Practice interpreting data trends to identify at-risk students and inform interventions 

CEUs: 3 CAT 1 CEUs

The ABC's of Effective Use of Data in School Social Work