MSSWA - School Social Work National Model

Describes the skills and services needed for the delivery of high quality social work services in schools
Promotes consistency to guide graduate education, credentialing, and professional practice
Provides a framework for the evaluation of services
Empowers those concerned about school social work services with a coherent model to guide advocacy efforts and service delivery decisions
Is to be used in conjunction with NASW’s Standards for School Social Work Practice
and Code of Ethics, as well as SSWAA's Ethical Guidelines Series and Midwest Council Supplemental Ethical Standards for School Social Work Practice.
Includes a School Social Work Practice Model Brochure, School Social Work Practice Model PowerPoint (pending), and an evaluation handout (pending).

Advantages of Adopting the Model
Improve academic and behavioral outcomes
Ensure delivery of scientifically supported education, behavior, and mental health services
Promote a school climate and culture conducive to student learning and teaching excellence
Maximize school-based and community resources

Are trained mental health professionals
Have a degree in social work
Provide services related to a person’s social, emotional, and life adjustment to school and society
Are the link between home, school, and community in providing services to students, families, and school
personnel
Promote and support students’ academic and social success

Past-President
Sherry Murphy

Legislative Chair
Christy McCoy

Professional Development Chair
Abby Refsland

Social-Media
Cara McGlynn

If you are having difficulty with your on-line membership or conference registration, please contact msswafandm@gmail.com