Past 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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