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WASSW Membership Meeting! Tuesday, March 4th 6-7pm LINK: meet.google.com/suq-qzhu-kpf    Did you know two WASSW members testified on WA Senate Bill 5369 January 29th? This bill improves the definition of school social work in WA State law and slightly improves our allocation in the prototypical school funding model, BUT (and it was a huge one) it also allows and encourages non-ESA social workers to potentially be employed by districts as mental health providers and/or have student placement without clear supervision by a school social worker. WASSW, WEA and our fellow ESA colleagues (school psychs and school counselors) joined together to register our opposition to section 4 of this bill. We need clarity on the difference between master level social workers and ESA school social workers. We were united in protection of what ESA SSW has to offer our students as district employees. We support community partner social work providers, but if hired by districts they need to have an ESA!
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BE PART OF TAKING ACTION BY RESPONDING TO UPCOMING ACTION ALERTS AND/OR ATTENDING OUR LEGISLATIVE/ADVOCACY TEAM MEETINGS! WASSW Legislative/Advocacy Team First Wednesdays · 6:00 – 7:00pm Social Workers, as do our nations' citizens, have a range of values and politics. We can unite, though, around supporting students in learning how to listen and respond to others in a constructive way. Part of that is through modeling support and tolerance in our own interactions. Check out these resources from SSWAA on supporting students post election and Committee for Children on helping students navigate difficult conversations.
 It's not too late to register for the WASSW Fall 2024 Conference! We have a great slate of speakers and information for you! Everything from your wellbeing, ways to improve equity in your school and district, to ways to shape the policies that impact our jobs and our families. Check it out! Sponsored by the UW SMART Center   WASSW is excited to announce our Fall Conference Keynote Speaker, Mirko Chardin of Novak Education! Equity by Design: The Power and Promise of UDL We as school social workers are leaders in our districts. Gain tools to advocate for your students in the moment, in their individual plans, and by shifting school culture and systems for the better. Every student, without exception, holds the potential for success. Regardless of their background or personal identity, each learner deserves an equitable chance to thrive. We're on a mission to create inclusive learning environments where every student's unique attributes are recognized as assets, not barriers. In this session, we will challenge the status quo by urging you to further confront your implicit biases, explore the dynamics of power and privilege, and see diversity as the cornerstone of progress. As we dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL), you'll discover the power of this revolutionary approach to education. UDL is not just a strategy; it's a catalyst for change. It's about unlocking the potential within each student and creating a future where equity and inclusivity reign supreme.  |
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