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DIRECT BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN WASSW:

Annual  Conference
Advanced professional development and networking opportunities
Support for advancement of your certification (Peer review and Professional Growth Plan)
Special member rates
Special Recognition of Achievement - School Social Worker of the Year! 

Dedicated Website
Links to organizations and resources
Members only section includes important documents, conference materials, union bargaining language, WASSW Strategic Plan, and more!

Networking and Communications
Newsletter sent to members twice a year – upcoming calendar events and critical issues
Facebook page to link members to upcoming events and important information
Coffee chats set up across the state to increase networking opportunities

Professional Advocacy and Board Representation
Representation at the State and National level regarding policy issues
Lobbying in Olympia with WEA, NASW and other related associations
Strategies and activities to advocate and promote School Social Work across the State
Consultation on persuasive and convincing language to retain and create School Social Work positions
Involvement with SSW certification and university SSW programs
Affiliation with School Social Work Association of  America (SSWAA) as a voting member of the annual SSWAA Delegate Assembly and dual membership rates.
Participation in professional organizations, e.g. Washington Education  Association (WEA), National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and other school related associations.

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Past WASSW President Erin Romance with  
Washington Senator Patty Murray
SSWAA Delegate Assembly 2015