Washington Association of School Social Workers
  • About WASSW
    • Contact Us
    • Interested in School Social Work?
    • Constitution and By-laws
    • WASSW Awards
  • Join WASSW!
    • New Member
    • Member Renewal
  • Conference
    • Fall 2020 Mini-Conference
    • Fall 2019 Presentation Slides & Handouts
  • SSW Advocacy
    • School Resources for Designing Support Services
    • Legislative Activity
  • Resources
    • Social Justice
    • Social Emotional Resources
    • School During COVID 19
    • Organizational Resources
    • Licensure Information
    • Washington State Schools of Social Work
  • Members Only
    • Advocate for SSW!
    • Job Postings
    • Newsletters
    • Prior Conference Materials
PicturePast WASSW President Erin Romance with Washington Senator Patty Murray SSWAA Delegate Assembly 2015
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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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  • About WASSW
    • Contact Us
    • Interested in School Social Work?
    • Constitution and By-laws
    • WASSW Awards
  • Join WASSW!
    • New Member
    • Member Renewal
  • Conference
    • Fall 2020 Mini-Conference
    • Fall 2019 Presentation Slides & Handouts
  • SSW Advocacy
    • School Resources for Designing Support Services
    • Legislative Activity
  • Resources
    • Social Justice
    • Social Emotional Resources
    • School During COVID 19
    • Organizational Resources
    • Licensure Information
    • Washington State Schools of Social Work
  • Members Only
    • Advocate for SSW!
    • Job Postings
    • Newsletters
    • Prior Conference Materials