Your voice strengthens the profession of School Social Work!
Direct benefits to members:
Annual Conference
o Advanced professional development and networking opportunities
o Support for advancement of your certification (Peer review and Professional Growth Plan)
o Special member rates
Special Recognition of Achievement - School Social Worker of the Year!
Dedicated Website
o Links to organizations and resources
o Members only section – documents, conference materials, union bargaining language, WASSW Strategic Plan, Promotional Materials, Cost/benefit of SSW services, School Social Work Week materials, Position papers/Statements. Important areas of focus for SSW practice, Board Minutes, President's Report, Executive Director report/Marketing - PR two year Plan, Membership Report, Treasurers Report.
Newsletter at least twice a year – upcoming calendar events and critical issues
Professional Advocacy and Board Representation
o Representation at the State and National level regarding policy issues
o Lobbying in Olympia with WEA and other related associations
o Strategies and activities to advocate and promote School Social Work across the State
o Consultation on persuasive and convincing language to retain and create School Social Work positions
o Immediate responses for urgent School Social Work issues (certification, University programs, funding of positions and educating school districts on the benefits of hiring School Social Workers etc.)
o Involvement with SSW certification and university SSW programs
o Affiliation with School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) as a voting member of the annual SSWAA Delegate Assembly and dual membership rates.
o Participation in professional organizations, e.g. Washington Education Association (WEA), National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and other school related associations.
Strength in numbers increases WASSW voice to advocate for our profession!
JOIN TODAY!!! MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
New Member
Membership Renewal
Dual WASSW/SSWAA Membership
Direct benefits to members:
Annual Conference
o Advanced professional development and networking opportunities
o Support for advancement of your certification (Peer review and Professional Growth Plan)
o Special member rates
Special Recognition of Achievement - School Social Worker of the Year!
Dedicated Website
o Links to organizations and resources
o Members only section – documents, conference materials, union bargaining language, WASSW Strategic Plan, Promotional Materials, Cost/benefit of SSW services, School Social Work Week materials, Position papers/Statements. Important areas of focus for SSW practice, Board Minutes, President's Report, Executive Director report/Marketing - PR two year Plan, Membership Report, Treasurers Report.
Newsletter at least twice a year – upcoming calendar events and critical issues
Professional Advocacy and Board Representation
o Representation at the State and National level regarding policy issues
o Lobbying in Olympia with WEA and other related associations
o Strategies and activities to advocate and promote School Social Work across the State
o Consultation on persuasive and convincing language to retain and create School Social Work positions
o Immediate responses for urgent School Social Work issues (certification, University programs, funding of positions and educating school districts on the benefits of hiring School Social Workers etc.)
o Involvement with SSW certification and university SSW programs
o Affiliation with School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) as a voting member of the annual SSWAA Delegate Assembly and dual membership rates.
o Participation in professional organizations, e.g. Washington Education Association (WEA), National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and other school related associations.
Strength in numbers increases WASSW voice to advocate for our profession!
JOIN TODAY!!! MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
New Member
Membership Renewal
Dual WASSW/SSWAA Membership
