Effective School Staffing Model - Interdisciplinary Teaming Approach

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) endorse an Interdisciplinary Teaming Approach to SISP staffing that involves School Social Workers, School Psychologists and School Counselors.  Working together, we are stronger than we are if we work in isolation or in competition with our mental health related partners in support of all students.   The national organizations collectively will continue to promote the unique roles of school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers and will support state and local affiliate efforts toward appropriate hiring models that recognize the role and importance of each of these professionals.  Please follow this link for the full text of the joint statement.