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
Dissertation Study “School-Based Suicide Postvention Services”
Dissertation Study “School-Based Suicide Postvention Services: A Phenomenological Study of School-Based Mental Health Professionals’ Perceptions” Please read more and contact Jaime Hill if you have had a suicide in your district within the past 5...
read more#Counselorsnotcuffs
OSSWA joined the #Counselorsnotcuffs campaign along with Juvenile Justice Coalition, the ACLU of Ohio, the Ohio Poverty Law Center, Policy Matters Ohio and other organizations. #counselorsnotcuffs Campaign Principles – 8.30.18 HB 318 Summary (as signed...
read moreSenate Vote TODAY: HB 318 mandates SROs in all schools
HB 318 has already passed the Ohio House. Tuesday, June 5, 2018, the Senate is holding hearings and potentially voting to enact this bill with $10 million in funding. 1. Read the bill. 2. Find your representative. 3. Contact your representative. – Tell them...
read moreUpcoming Events
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11/03/2018 10:00am-4:00pm |
Q2 Board Meeting |
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01/12/2019 9:00am-12:00pm |
Board Meeting |
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03/01/2019-04/13/2019 8:30am-4:00pm |
Annual Conference |
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04/13/2019 10:00am-4:00pm |
Board Meeting |
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06/13/2019 All Day |
Annual Board Retreat |