Why we do it.
School Social Workers are the vital link between the home, school, and community. Our services to students, families and school personnel promote and support students’ academic, social, emotional and behavioral success. We strive to protect and strengthen this work through advocacy, building relationships, and offering high-quality professional development.
What we do.
Advocacy
Build Relationships
We establish an maintain collaborative relationships with local, state and national educational, mental health, medical, juvenile justice, and child welfare entities.
Professional Development
Support Legislation
Recent News
CNN: US schools now have more security guards than social workers
Text, Talk, Set to Go!
Text, Talk, Set to Go! A youth initiative on college planning and being emotionally ready for the transition to college SSWAA has been invited to share an important resource with our members. The JED Foundation recently conducted a “First-Year College...
read moreSubstitute School Social Work License
Substitute School Social Work License Effective 3/25/19 ODE is now issuing Substitute SSW licenses. Key points: 1. The language in the code can be seen here. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3319.2210 2. The important piece to this new law is that even though Social Workers...
read moreODE reaches out to Families of Students with Disabilities
Town Hall Meeting For Families of Students with Disabilities You are Invited to share your thoughts to create and enhance opportunities for students with disabilities! The Ohio Department of Education is developing recommendations to improve educational experiences...
read moreUpcoming Events
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06/13/2019 All Day |
Annual Board Retreat |
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