According to the described priority order, which service is listed as number 3?

• A. Consultation
• B. Liaison work
• C. Staff in-service
• D. Teaming

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is how a school social worker sequence its activities for the most effective impact. After establishing solid consultation with teachers to understand classroom issues and securing needed resources through liaison work with families and outside supports, the next step is teaming. Teaming brings together teachers, administrators, specialists, and the social worker to collaboratively plan, coordinate, and monitor interventions for students. This joint planning leverages the groundwork laid by the earlier steps, making interventions more consistent and system-wide. Staff in-service typically follows once a team has identified needs and agreed on strategies, so it is listed later. Therefore, the service listed third is teaming.