Organization and School Leadership Faculty Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-30-2025
Abstract
A study examined the job barriers, supports, satisfaction, and preparation programs of Texas school social workers (TSSW). The study used a convergent parallel mixed method design to compare and discuss quantitative and qualitative data obtained through a survey emailed to 476 Texas school social workers. Data was gathered from 250 social workers. The findings highlight the need to better understand the role of TSSWs and improve university social work preparation programs. The implications of this study’s findings on TSSW work barriers and supports and preparation programs can create major improvements to the preparation, job definition, and work environment of TSSWs, and more importantly, the maximum success of all Texas students.
Recommended Citation
Gandaria, A., Padilla, G., & Menchaca, V. D. (2025). Texas School Social Workers: Job Barriers, Supports, Satisfaction and Preparation Programs. Journal of Educational Leadership in Action, 10(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.62608/2164-1102.1179
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Publication Title
Journal of Educational Leadership in Action
DOI
10.62608/2164-1102.1179
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