Description

Most of our MSW students are placed in school-based practicums and have been practicing as school social workers. School social work is a distinct field of practice within social work with our own professional organization (School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) and our state chapter Washington Association of School Social Workers (WASSW)). The NASW includes it as an area of practice and the ability for members to apply to be a Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS). This class provides those who complete this course will complete the educational requirements for an Educational Staff Associate with an Endorsement in Social Work. Week one of Social Work in Schools is centered on laying the groundwork for what we think of as school social work and this course. Week one is synchronous, with class on Saturday (01/25/25).

The agenda for the in-person class is as follows:

• Basis and Foundation of school social work
• Significant theories in school social work
• Reviewing course syllabus and assignments
• Developing groups for discussion forums for the semester
• Discuss updates to the student handbook

Learning Objective

• Define the role of school social workers
• Understand professional standards and organizations
• Identify the requirements and expectations for this class