A strength-based perspective with Regina Public Schools

Abstract

The Regina Public School Board is informed by a strengths-based philosophy which includes the Circle of Courage model. The purpose of this paper is to identify first, how social workers within the Regina Public School Board apply a strength-based perspective in their interactions with students, administrative staff, parents, teaching staff and other allied agencies and second, its relevance to their practice. A qualitative case study was conducted that utilized the framework of a case study and a semi structured interview for face to face interviews with social workers employed by the Regina Public School Board. It is anticipated that the data gathered will benefit new and existing staff by providing guidance for their daily work and will help to clarify how school social workers are utilizing a strength-based perspective to support students, families, administrative and teaching staff and allied agencies.