National School Social Work Week is March 3-9, 2024

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The School Social Work Association of Arizona

The School Social Work Association of Arizona,  is a nonprofit, professional association founded in 1991.

Formed to promote communication, collaboration, and cooperation among school social workers in the state of Arizona; the Association sponsors an annual conference that provides continuing education opportunities, provides mini-grants to fund projects undertaken by members, and publishes a bi-monthly newsletter. The Association promotes School Social Work Week each year in March to enhance the understanding of the role and functions of a school social worker.

Our Mission:

To promote school social work in Arizona through advocacy, professional development and collaboration thus empowering students to achieve educational success.

What is the benefit of joining SSWAAZ?

Benefits of Membership include:

  • Monthly Newsletters
  • Discounted registration for the annual state conference
  • Discounted membership to the School Social Work Association of America
  • Mini grant opportunities (funded by membership dues)
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • SSWAAZ communications including resources, employment and networking opportunities
  • School Social Work week communication/promotion sent directly to your district administration
  • Representation at the National Delegate Assembly for School Social Workers

The greater our membership, the stronger our voice in advocating for our profession and for our students at the local, state at National level.  Together we can do so much!

What do School Social Workers do?

As a part of the educational team effort, School Social Workers can provide the following services:

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Social-developmental histories
  • Home visits
  • Information about resources and referral for services
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral observation and intervention strategies
  • Develop partnerships with community agencies
  • Lead prevention programs

School Social Workers help students to:

  • Increase academic success
  • Improve attendance
  • Handle conflicts peacefully
  • Prevent bullying
  • Understand and use emotions
  • Modify unproductive behavior

School Social Workers help families to:

  • Support their child’s education
  • Communicate family concerns to the school
  • Participate in the child’s evaluation and placement in special education when the child qualifies
  • Participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and other meetings related to their child’s education
  • Find resources in the community to address the child’s and family’s needs
  • Address behavioral concerns that may interfere with the child’s learning