Students will choose a school “challenge”, describe the challenge, and research current trends and interventions used to help alleviate the challenge. Students will develop an intervention for the school challenge researched. Please include evidenced based or evidenced informed research and interventions. Students will provide the steps for the intervention and describe how the intervention will be assessed for effectiveness.

Please clear your proposed topic with the instructor before starting this assignment. The paper will be 8-10 pages and will include at least 8 references using APA documentation. Please follow guidelines for writing a professional paper. Use scholarly literature, double space, and use 12-point font (Times New Roman), as well as 1-inch margins.

“High Risk” behaviors that can lead to drop out or school failure

Topics may include:

• Drug and alcohol abuse prevention/intervention
• Pregnancy prevention/intervention and /or HIV

• School Violence and Conflict Topics mayinclude:
  • Bullying
  • Conflict mediation resolution programs
  • Gang and violence prevention
• Diversity issues/Special Needs Topics mayinclude:
  • Confronting racism and bigotry in school
  • Sexual harassment
  • School SW with children with disabilities
• Safety

Topics may include:

• Child abuse assessment and reporting
• Suicide risk assessment and intervention