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
NEO School Counselors and SSWs PLC
Get to know area School Counselors and then split out with just the SSWs for an hour of GROUP SUPERVISION once a month! Dates:Â September 19, 2018 October 17, 2018 November 14, 2018 January 23, 2019 February 20, 2019 March 20, 2019 April 17, 2019 May 15, 2019...
read moreNortheast OEA Endorsed Candidates
Northeast OEA Endorsed Candidates
read moreDissertation 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 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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02/22/2019 8:00am-4:00pm |
Annual Conference Safe Kids Safe Schools
Capital University, Bexley Ohio |
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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 |
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The New Social Worker Magazine
There are several psychotherapies that have been shown to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth. Expert Jonathan Singer provides 5 tips for social workers.