Competency 5

Charlotte Chestnutt
 Competency 5

• Engage in Policy Practice (Dimensions: Knowledge & Skills).

 Practice Behavior 5.1

• Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that
impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social
services.

Activity/Task

• Become familiar with local, state, and federal laws within the
school system.

• Identify resources available at local, state, and federal level of

school system.
 Practice Behavior 5.2

• Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the

delivery of and access to social services.

Activity/Task

• Demonstrate laws, policies, and practices of school system that

advocate for needs of students.

• Identify resources and aid available for students and parents.

 Practice Behavior 5.3

• Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for

policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and
environmental justice.

Activity/Task

• Identify and demonstrate how a change in school policies and

laws will help student-learning barriers.
• Collaborate with school administration and board to improve
issues within school.