Monthly SSW List Serve Update

The NASW School Social Work Committee is dedicated to supporting and advancing the profession of school social work through collaboration, advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities. The committee provides a space for school social workers across Texas to connect, share resources, discuss current trends and challenges impacting students and schools, and promote best practices aligned with the NASW Code of Ethics.

The committee meets monthly on the last Friday of each month and welcomes school social workers, social work students, and professionals interested in supporting school-based mental health and student success initiatives.

Mission Statement:
To empower school social workers through collaboration, advocacy, leadership development, and resource sharing in order to strengthen supports for students, families, schools, and communities.

The School Social Work Committee exists to advance the profession of school social work across Texas by advocating for ethical practice and equitable student-centered systems of education. Our work centers on supporting school social workers through professional development, advocacy, information-sharing, and collaboration; while elevating our role as critical partners in student success, mental health, and educational equity.

Our meetings are held the last Friday of every month at noon (12:00 PM CST) via Zoom.

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Meeting ID: 854 6530 2152
Passcode: naswssw25

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Here are practical, school-friendly ideas school social workers can use to increase visibility and understanding of their role:

• Share a brief “What School Social Workers Do” spotlight during morning announcements or in the campus newsletter

• Create a one-slide data snapshot (number of students served, groups facilitated, families supported, attendance or behavior impact) and share it with administrators

• Partner with counselors or administrators to host a lunch-and-learn for staff explaining how and when to refer to social work services

• Post a visual display outside your office or in a common area highlighting services, community partnerships, and student support.

• Collaborate with students or families to share anonymous impact stories (when appropriate and ethical)

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