The ILTS School Social Worker exam is administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to assess the knowledge and skills of prospective school social workers in the state of Illinois.
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ILTS School Social Worker Exam Outline
The ILTS School Social Worker exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours and 15 minutes.
The exam is split into three subareas.
1. Foundations of School Social Work (36%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Human development and learning
- Cultural competence
- Strategies for supporting diversity
- Methods of school social work practice with groups and individuals
- Methods of school social work practice with community, school, and home systems
2. School Social Work Interventions and Services (36%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Principles of measurement, assessment, and evaluation
- Methods for evaluating a students’ emotional/social health, mental health, and overall functioning
- Using assessment to develop interventions to support students’ mental/emotional health, learning, and ability to function successfully in the educational setting
- Promoting a healthy learning community
- Organizational principles
- Planning and management of educational and school social work services
3. The School Social Worker and the Learning Community (28%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Processes, practices, and principles of effective consultation, collaboration, and communication
- Professional ethics
- Advocacy
- Facilitation
- Professional development
ILTS School Social Worker Exam Registration
To register for the exam, you must first create an ILTS/ISBE account. Once your account has been created, log in and select the School Social Worker (238) exam. From there, you can register for the exam, pay the $122 testing fee, and schedule your testing appointment.
Test Day
On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes earlier than your scheduled appointment. After you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide two valid forms of government-issued ID.
Before the exam begins, you will be asked to place all personal items (cell phone, keys, wallet, accessories, etc.) in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car.
Once the test begins, you will be allowed to take breaks. However, the timer will not be stopped during your break, so use your break time carefully.
How the ILTS School Social Worker Exam is Scored
Your ILTS School Social Worker score is determined by taking your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converting it to a scaled score from 100 to 300. To pass, you will need to get a minimum scaled score of 240.
FAQs
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How many questions are on the ILTS School Social Worker exam?
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There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam.
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How long is the ILTS School Social Worker exam?
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The time limit for this exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the ILTS School Social Worker exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.
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How much does the ILTS School Social Worker exam cost?
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The examination fee is $122.
