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
Upcoming Congressional Briefing
Wednesday, June 12th at 3:30 PM, Rayburn Office Building An upcoming Congressional Briefing where a panel of experts will discuss “The Impact of Weapons and Violence on Schools and Surrounding Communities”. This Congressional Briefing is being held Wednesday June 12,...
read moreFY 20-21 Budget Brief: Student Wellness and Success Fund (SWSF)
See the attached a brief one-pager on the Student Wellness and Success Fund initiative, which is included under ODE’s budget. This fund is to be used by school districts, in partnership with a local organization, to address the non-academic barriers to student...
read moreJoin SSWAA for great resources
For those of you who have not already done so, consider joining SSWAA. They share fantastic resources, webinars, book clubs and even include professional liability insurance with your membership fee! SSWAA – EBell – April 29,...
read moreUpcoming Events
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08/08/2019 8:30am-4:00pm |
School Kick Off - Ethics and HB 410 Requirements and Best Practices |
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Ohio adopts K-12 Social and Emotional Learning Standards | Ohio Department of Education
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In Each Child, Our Future, Ohio’s strategic plan for education, social-emotional learning is one of four equal learning domains supporting Ohio’s goal of preparing each student in Ohio for postsecondary life. Through a stakeholder-driven process, Ohio teachers, school counselors and education p...