What we do.
Advocacy
We advocate for the development and effective delivery of school social work services in the state of Ohio.
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
We facilitate the education and professional growth of school social workers.
Support Legislation
We study, recommend, and support legislation pertinent to the needs of students, families, and the profession of school social work.
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.
Recent News
Sad loss for the social work community
A huge loss! Adrienne was a shining example for social workers in Ohio. In remembrance of Adrienne Gavula We are distressed to share that social worker Adrienne Gavula died in a car accident on Saturday. Prior to her role as development manager at The ACLU of...
read moreTruancy Intervention example
Cleveland Heights University Heights Schools were ahead of the curve with a model truancy intervention program. Their newest version, revised to fit the new laws more precisely, are not available. What we do have is an older version that can serve as a guide to...
read moreACTION ALERT: Thursday, Aug. 31! National Day of Action for Title IV-A Grant Program
ACTION ALERT Contact your members of Congress on THURSDAY, Aug. 31! National Day of Action for Title IV-A Grant Program  Background: SSWAA is joining with other members of the ESSA-Title IV Coalition – 60+ national organizations – for a National Day of Action. We...
read moreUpcoming Events
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09/23/2017 10:00am-4:00pm |
Q1 Board Meeting
Columbus Library- Parsons Branch, Colmbus OH |
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10/12/2017-10/13/2017 All Day |
Midwest Conference
Wyndham Cleveland, Cleveland OH |
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01/27/2018 10:00am-4:00pm |
Q2 Board Meeting |
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03/15/2018 5:00pm-9:00pm |
Q3 Board Meeting
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus OH |
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06/14/2018-06/15/2018 12:00am |
Annual Board Retreat |
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30 days until the best conference this year!!! Have you registered yet?
OSSWA hosts Midwest Council's 50th Annual Conference
October 12, 2017, 9:00am - October 13, 2017, 4:00pm
OSSWA is proud to host Midwest Council of School Social Work's 50th Annual Conference and Anniversary Celebration. A fantastic line up of presenters and sponsors awaits you! Learn skills and tools you can use right away for anyone working in child/ adolescent mental health and education. A special invitation to all those who have previously served the Midwest Council for the Anniversary Celebration, Thursday evening, Oct 12, 2017. As well as this year's School Social Workers of the year to be recognized during lunch on Friday, Oct 13.
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