Which action is NOT required by the NASW Standards for School Social Work Services?

• A. Manage their workloads efficiently
• B. Provide consultation to local education agency personnel
• C. Safeguard the confidentiality of information about students and their families
• D. Formally evaluate the effectiveness of special education teachers

Answer: (D)

The standards emphasize the school social worker’s collaborative role with school staff, ethical practice, and supporting student and family needs. They expect the social worker to provide consultation to local education agency personnel, help coordinate services, and manage their workload responsibly while safeguarding confidentiality. Formal evaluation of the effectiveness of special education teachers, however, is not a duty outlined for school social workers in these standards. Teacher evaluations are typically handled by district administration and separate evaluation processes, not by NASW standards for school social work services. So, evaluating teachers formally is the action that isn’t required.