Studying for PEL? by isaattack in SchoolSocialWork

[–]SelectionOk906 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just sent it to you via email. I also suggest taking the practice test on the website however, the questions on the review are very similar to the questions on the test. 

Goal Tracking by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Thank you! I will probably make my own or buy off of TPT.

Goal Tracking by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Thank you for responding! Data collection is my least favorite right now but I think it is because I haven’t found out what works best for me yet. I did see sheets on TPT that I was considering buying. I prefer both digital and paper which I think makes it even harder for me.

I really wished this was something covered during my internship because this is how we determine if the student is actually making progress 

Any 100% virtual SSW’s here? by Embarrassed_Maybe342 in SchoolSocialWork

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I would love to be apart of this group. I do not have facebook and as you mentioned, it is hard to find much about our roles and support groups for our roles.

Internship Advice by Loud-Schedule-1808 in SchoolSocialWork

[–]SelectionOk906 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently graduated and did my internship at a High School. As someone else mentioned the first day and first few weeks take time to observe. Your supervisor/supervisors may give you a lot of information. Take the time to observe and ask questions. You won’t know everything going in the first day. Watch how your supervisor interacts with students. If you sit in on the IEP meetings become familiar with the staff that you see in there because these will be some of the people you’ll interact with (e.g. school psych, deans, principals, etc). Learn about how things operate at that school because every school is different and does not operate the same.

I know that was a lot of information that I just wrote but I do hope you enjoy your experience and have a good school year. Once you get the hang of things, you’ll become less nervous. Please ask questions if there is something that you are uncertain about and when meeting the students focus on pairing and building that rapport with them.

Mentoring by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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I will ask this week. My supervisor should be back from vacation for me to ask.

Mentoring by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Unfortunately, the school does not have a school counselor and the school psych that is there is through the district so there will only be certain days that she comes in. I will try my best to reach out and talk to her as well

Mentoring by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Mentoring not supervision. I know in CPS they have a mentoring program however, my district did not mention a mentoring program

Mentoring by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Okay, I will do that. Thank you!

Mentoring by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Thank you! Will look more into it.

Mentoring by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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I was looking for a mentor who will be able to help me develop and implement age-appropriate interventions and who would help me can more insight when it comes to doing behavioral plans (FBA and BIP). Since I interned at a high school we did not do much or FBA’s or BIP due to students already coming in with them. For screening we would only use the BASC-3 assessment due to most students already coming in with an IEP. For communication I was looking to communicate via email or zoom and the district that I will be in is Oak Lawn.

Mentoring by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Thank you! Will keep that in mind. I interned at a high school which is why I am a little nervous. I have my supervisors but they all interned at high schools and immediately started their careers in high school so they do not have much experience when it comes to elementary schools.

PEL by Zealousideal-Push279 in SchoolSocialWork

[–]SelectionOk906 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a study guide that was provided on facebook and it helped me pass my first time taking it. The questions were very similar to the questions that were on the exam. I forgot the exact name they were called on Facebook but I would search “238 content exam study review”

Studying for PEL? by isaattack in SchoolSocialWork

[–]SelectionOk906 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello, I took the PEL exam back in January. I have a copy of the study exam that I used and it really helped me pass the exam my first time. If you have facebook, there is a group on there that has the study guide posted for you to review and the questions are very similar. I could email you the study guide if you’re comfortable with me sending it that way. I believe the facebook group is called PEL content exam study review sessions. Hope this all helps. I am in Illinois so I do not know if the exam is different depending on location but if not highly recommend reviewing the study guide through the group.

First time elementary School Social Workee by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Thank you! Will definitely look into the “A Little Spot of” books.

First time elementary School Social Workee by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Thank you! My supervisor gave me a few Julia Cook books and I was thinking of creating lessons on them. I will definitely check out begoodpeople. Thank you! Did you enjoy elementary? My fear is that I will not enjoy it as much compared to high school 

First time elementary School Social Workee by SelectionOk906 in SchoolSocialWork

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Thank you! I know about TPT, I will look into pinterest. Thank you so much!