Which of the following is a traditional school social work skill?

• A. Casework
• B. Marketing
• C. Financial auditing
• D. Software development

Answer: (A)

In school social work, direct, individualized support through assessment and service planning is a traditional skill—casework. This involves evaluating a student’s and family’s needs, developing a concrete plan of supports, coordinating with teachers, counselors, and community resources, implementing interventions, and tracking progress. It’s the core approach for helping students overcome barriers to learning, such as family stress, transportation, mental health concerns, or access to services.

The other options aren’t typical traditional school social work activities: marketing is about promoting programs, financial auditing is an accounting task, and software development is an IT function.