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:
Acknowledge the Role of Data
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).
Build Practical Data Skills
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