Past WASSW President Erin Romance with Washington Senator Patty Murray
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Congresswoman Jayapal with WASSW members Erin Romanuk, Julie Sullinszino and Carrie Syvertsen
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Carrie Syvertsen: 2020 National School Social Worker of the Year SSWAA (School Social Work Association of America)
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DIRECT BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN WASSW:
Annual Conference
Dedicated Website
Networking and Communications
Professional Advocacy and Board Representation
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.