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WASSW Newsletter-Fall 2021

10/2/2021

 
Find Ways to Take Action for Change!

Save the date for the WASSW Fall Conference!​

Save the Date: ESD Regional School Counselor/Social Worker Networking Meeting

9/19/2021

 
Calling all School Counselors and Social Workers  in the ESD 123 Region!
Join ESD 123 at the “Regional School Counselor & Social Worker Network Meeting” on Wednesday November 3rd, 2021 from 12:30-3:30 PM. We will be hosting quarterly meetings to create a space for school counselors and social workers to share resources, network, and collaborate. 
Free Registration!
Questions?
Please contact Edona Tahiraj, Behavioral Health Navigator, at etahiraj@esd123.org or 509-412-2170.

OSPI Budget-Are School Social Workers Mentioned?

9/19/2021

 
OSPI continues to ignore our profession in their communication about budget priorities. This newsletter mentions OSPI's goal to increase funding for "nurses, counselors, psychologists, and other educational support staff". Please be part of WASSW's drive to educate legislators about our profession and what you do in your school district. We have provided advocacy tools for these conversations on our website. https://content.govdelivery.com/.../WAOSPI/bulletins/2f1915d

2019-2020 Legislative Session

2/3/2020

 
WASSW partners with NASW in employment a lobbyist, Bob Cooper. Bob advocates for legislation that creates more opportunity for social workers and more services for the students and families we serve.

Additionally, WASSW has been collaborating with WEA on legislative goals. Check out WEA's legislative priorities – WEA 2020 Legislative Priorities.

You are invited to participate in NASW's Policy Conference (formerly Lobby Day) on February 17. See NASW's website for more details.

NASW Awards Dinner

2/2/2020

 
NASW Awards Dinner to be held on 3/6/2020.

Eastern Washington School Social Worker Conference

2/1/2020

 
Eastern Washington School Social Worker Conference
May 15, 2020 - Spokane, Washington
Additional details coming soon.

Fall Conference 2020

1/1/2020

 
The WASSW Board has already begun planning our fall conference. The dates are October 16 and 17, 2020. We have worked with WEA to set legislative goals that support school social workers. Our top priority continues to be funding more school social workers.

WASSW Meets Superintendent of Public Instruction

12/13/2018

 
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On December 13, 2018, WASSW President Liz Nelson and past president Erin Romanuk met with Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal to discuss with him the role of school social workers in supporting student mental health

​Letter to WEA​ from WASSW President

12/3/2018

 
In response to emails and website postings from WEA that did not include school social workers, WASSW President Liz Nelson wrote this letter to Kim Meade, President WEA.

Update
On December 4, a new email has come out from WEA that includes social workers in their legislative priorities! 

2019 Legislative Priorities:

12/1/2018

 
Priority #1 Increasing the number of school social workers in Washington School
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  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Interested in School Social Work?
    • Constitution and By-laws
    • WASSW Awards >
      • Award Recipients
  • Join!
    • Membership Options
    • Why Join WASSW?
    • Dual Membership: SSWAA & WASSW
  • Advocacy
    • Take Action Now!
    • New Advocacy Resources!
    • School Resources for Designing Support Services
    • Legislative Activity
  • News
  • Resources
    • Social Justice
    • Social Emotional Resources
    • School During COVID 19
    • Organizational Resources
    • Licensure Information
    • Washington State Schools of Social Work
  • Facebook
  • Conference
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    • Advocate for SSW!
    • Job Postings
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    • Prior Conference Materials >
      • 2021 May Conference