School Social Work is a specialized practice area within the profession of social work.

School Social Workers are a vital part of the total educational team of a school. They work in collaboration with teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, nurses, speech pathologists and other staff. School Social Workers attempt to integrate information from these sources with the student's overall social, emotional, behavioral and adaptive functioning in school, at home and within the community to develop a Whole Child Focus. School Social Workers' unique training and perspective enables them to understand the interaction of the individual and his/her environment.