Ohio School Social Work Association

06/18/2025

Mark your calendar and plan to drive on down to network with other school social workers from around the midwest!

05/22/2025

Join us for our Annual Board Retreat! All members are welcome as we plan our goals and initiatives for OSSWA! Register here: https://osswa1.wildapricot.org/event-6190698

05/20/2025

https://www.naswoh.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1961189

Join NASW Ohio's trainers for a full-day training on how to navigate the complexities of HB68 when working with clients. The training will include 6 hours of content and 1 hour of breaks throughout the day. The training is approved for 6 ethics hours for social work, counseling, marriage and family....

05/12/2025

Know a student in the Columbus area who could use a boost in social skills, self-esteem, or coping strategies this summer?

Our board member, Leah Alexander-Leeks LISW, is leading a summer program designed to help girls in the area grow stronger from the inside out.

OhioRISE flexfunds accepted!

2025 Summer Self-Esteem and Confidence Program for pr***en and teen girls who would benefit from increased self-esteem, confidence, and life skills

04/26/2025

Join Central Ohio Rank and file Educators (CORE) to protest and picket at the Ohio Statehouse on May 1, from 4:30pm-7 as we fight for:

• Fair and Full-Funding of Ohio Schools

• Collective Bargaining Rights

• Protections for our students, families, and communities

• Academic Freedom and Voice

Attacks on public services are attacks on the people. We're calling for all educators, workers, students, families, and communities, to show our state and federal government our power in numbers and show we will do whatever it takes to win.

https://www.mobilize.us/nea/event/773850/

Join Central Ohio Rank and file Educators (CORE) to protest and picket at the Ohio Statehouse on May 1, from 4:30pm-7 as we fight for: • Fair and Full-Funding of Ohio Schools • Collective Bargaining Rights • Protections for our students, families, and communities • Academic Freedom and Voice...

04/14/2025

04/07/2025

Join us this evening for our first of three webinar options to learn more!

Interested in learning more about becoming involved on our OSSWA Board in a position or on a committee?
Join us for one of our upcoming webinars!
Register here: https://osswa1.wildapricot.org/events

04/03/2025

Interested in learning more about becoming involved on our OSSWA Board in a position or on a committee?
Join us for one of our upcoming webinars!
Register here: https://osswa1.wildapricot.org/events

03/15/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2025 OSSWA Award Recipients! 🎉

We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements of this year’s OSSWA Award winners! 🏆 Your dedication, passion, and hard work continue to make a lasting impact on students, families, and communities across Ohio.

Join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in school social work! 👏

All were recognized at our recent Annual Conference on February 28th!

03/03/2025

Happy School Social Work Week! 🎉

OSSWA needs you now more than ever! Learn more about becoming an OSSWA member here: https://osswa1.wildapricot.org/Membership-Benefits

We are also looking for passionate school social workers to join our board! Email osswadrive@gmail.com if you want to learn more!!

Welcome to School Social Work Week 2025! From March 2–8, we’re celebrating the passion and impact of school social workers across the nation. Join us as we honor those who light the way for brighter futures. Stay tuned for a week of inspiration and impactful stories.

02/11/2025

Our conference is coming up at the end of the month! Hope you can join us!!

📣 Exciting News! 📣

The Ohio School Social Work Association (OSSWA) is thrilled to announce our 2025 Annual Conference—and registration is officially LIVE! 🎉

📅 Save the Date: February 28th, 2025
This will be an amazing opportunity for school social workers to connect, learn, and grow together. We can’t wait to see you there!

For more information or any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: osswadrive@gmail.com

Registration Link: https://osswa1.wildapricot.org/event-6037414

02/11/2025

Ohio Senate Bill 1, the new version of the Higher Education Destruction Act (SB 83 from the 135th OGA), is moving, with a hearing in the Senate Higher Education Committee on February 11th.

This bill falsely claims to “fix” higher education by limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion, hindering free speech, gutting workers ' rights, and much more. If passed, the restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion content could result in Ohio social work programs losing CSWE accreditation and thus preventing their graduates from getting licensed!

Take action at https://www.naswoh.org/page/currentlegislation