Implementation Guide: The National School Social Work Practice Model 2.0 Engaging with Key School Personnel and Collaborators

Kevin Tan is Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on social emotional learning (SEL), school mental health, and equitable school-community partnerships. A former school social worker, he leads community-engaged projects around Illinois, advances transformative SEL emphasizing identity, agency, and belonging, and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Children & Schools. He led the development of the School Social Work Association of America National Practice Model 2.0. His work integrates research, teaching, and service to advance outcomes for children and youth.