WASSW
Making a Difference
The Vital Link Between Home, School, and Community
Making a Difference
The Vital Link Between Home, School, and Community
Celebrate the State of Washington
School Social Work Week
March 4-10, 2012
WHEREAS, the strength of many American families is currently being challenged by outside pressure and lack of resources; and
WHEREAS, dysfunctional families take a toll not only on their own members, but also on society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the traditional goal of the social work profession is to enable all individuals to lead the most productive, satisfying, and independent lives possible; and
WHEREAS, good mental health and well-being are essential for children to learn and grow to become successful, well-adjusted adults; and
WHEREAS, school social workers provide help to at-risk students so that they may succeed in the classroom and conquer problems in their everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, school social workers assist entire families by providing crisis intervention and referral for those in need; and
WHEREAS, social problems such as delinquency, suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, and school-related failure are of concern to all; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we recognize the important role of social workers in the lives of children in our schools;
NOW, THEREFORE, I Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the state of Washington, so hereby proclaim March 4-10, 2012, as
School Social Workers Week
in Washington State and I urge all citizens to join me in this special observance.
What's New in School Social Work!
WASSW Legislative Agenda:
WASSW is working to get the following language into law:
A school social worker is a uniquely and highly trained professional who holds a valid Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate in School Social Work. The professional School Social Worker has specialized qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, social/emotional, and post secondary educational life needs.
Please download, print, and mail the WASSW letter to your local Representative and/or Senator. Include the WASSW Legislative Agenda and the WASSW promotional flyer if possible.
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The Fall 2011 Conference was a great success!
Thank you to all of those who attended, as well as to our excellent presenters.
Cory Dunn generously requested that his materials on Promoting Self-Directed Learners be shared with the general public. Click here to go to a page with links to those documents. Other resources from the Conference are accessible in the Members Only section.
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New resources available on Members Only page:
Measuring School Social Work Services powerpoint and a research article showing School-based Social/Emotional Services are More Effective!
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Educational Staff Associate (ESA) class for SSW certification available at Puget Sound ESD
"Professional Transitions to the Public Schools: Legal and Methodological Issues" will be held on March 2 & 3 and March 23 & 24, 2012. See their brochure for more information.
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A School Social Worker's important work in time of tragedy
Click here for an article on Wendy Silverthorne, Student Assistant Specialist at Evergreen Public Schools, coordinator of the crisis response team (SMART)
Please send other stories of important work by School Social Workers to cakssw@comcast.net
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Join WASSW!
We invite all social workers who work in the education system to join WASSW, your voice strengthens the profession!
In addition, the School Social Workers Association of America (SSWAA) now offers dual membership with WASSW! Pay WASSWregulardues and receive SSWAAmembership at a discount.
Go to the Join WASSW page for more information.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Job Postings:
None at this time
WASSW is working to get the following language into law:
A school social worker is a uniquely and highly trained professional who holds a valid Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate in School Social Work. The professional School Social Worker has specialized qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, social/emotional, and post secondary educational life needs.
Please download, print, and mail the WASSW letter to your local Representative and/or Senator. Include the WASSW Legislative Agenda and the WASSW promotional flyer if possible.
__________________________________________________________________________________
The Fall 2011 Conference was a great success!
Thank you to all of those who attended, as well as to our excellent presenters.
Cory Dunn generously requested that his materials on Promoting Self-Directed Learners be shared with the general public. Click here to go to a page with links to those documents. Other resources from the Conference are accessible in the Members Only section.
___________________________________________________________________________________
New resources available on Members Only page:
Measuring School Social Work Services powerpoint and a research article showing School-based Social/Emotional Services are More Effective!
___________________________________________________________________________________
Educational Staff Associate (ESA) class for SSW certification available at Puget Sound ESD
"Professional Transitions to the Public Schools: Legal and Methodological Issues" will be held on March 2 & 3 and March 23 & 24, 2012. See their brochure for more information.
___________________________________________________________________________________
A School Social Worker's important work in time of tragedy
Click here for an article on Wendy Silverthorne, Student Assistant Specialist at Evergreen Public Schools, coordinator of the crisis response team (SMART)
Please send other stories of important work by School Social Workers to cakssw@comcast.net
___________________________________________________________________________________
Join WASSW!
We invite all social workers who work in the education system to join WASSW, your voice strengthens the profession!
In addition, the School Social Workers Association of America (SSWAA) now offers dual membership with WASSW! Pay WASSWregulardues and receive SSWAAmembership at a discount.
Go to the Join WASSW page for more information.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Job Postings:
None at this time
