What makes a social worker a school social worker?
School social work is a specialized field of practice within the social work profession. School social workers in Iowa must complete a master’s degree in social work, be licensed by the Iowa Department of Health’s Board of Social Work and by the Iowa Department of Education’s Board of Educational Examiners. See School Social Work Licensing. School social workers can be licensed by the Board of Social Work with the LISW or the LMSW. School social workers can be licensed by the Board of Educational Examiners with the School Social Work Endorsement or their employing district or AEA can request a Letter of Professional Recognition (SPR). The School Social Work Endorsement requires the completion of a graduate program approved by the Board of Educational Examiners that includes courses in education and a practicum in a school setting. These social workers have specific training to work in schools and they have an entry level educational license that enables them to pursue other education e
