Abstract
The pourpose of the present study is to examine the difference of school social work practice between Individualized Education Program(IEP) in the U.S. and Individual Special Educational Support Plan(ISESP) in Japan.
IEP must list the related services to be provided to the child. This includes supplementary aids and services that the child needs. School social worker is expected to serve as case manager to coordinate various services. ISESP in Japan don't provide the related services because ISESP mainly aim at achieving the education goal which the child can reasonably accomplish in a year.
However, children with disabilities have problems in thier living situation (home, school, and community) that affect thier adjustment in school. To achieve thier education goal, children need the support of school social work practice in Japan.
