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:
Conferences
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!
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 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.
Dedicated Website
Links to organizations and resources
Members only section includes important documents, conference materials, union bargaining language, WASSW Strategic Plan, and more!
Conferences
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!
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 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.
Dedicated Website
Links to organizations and resources
Members only section includes important documents, conference materials, union bargaining language, WASSW Strategic Plan, and more!