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Welcome Back to School!
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The School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) welcomes you back for the 2024-2025 school year. During the school year, School Social Workers are likely to be confronted with challenges, heightened anxieties, and anticipated difficulties. However, School Social Workers face these challenges with strength and resilience.
SSWAA has exciting activities planned for 2024-2025! As the premiere national School Social Work organization, SSWAA stands with you as you seek professional development training to expand your knowledge of your role and best practice strategies. SSWAA is committed to assist you as you seek tools and resources to elevate your practice in the school setting. SSWAA is devoted to help you engage with our profession, thus connecting you with a vast network of professionals. Below is a collection of information and resources that we hope will support you to meet the challenges and excitement of a new school year together!
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NASW - Back to School with Social Workers: Social Media Smarts
The U.S. is experiencing a mental health crisis worsened by COVID-19 and social media, which contributes to anxiety and depression among youth. School social workers are vital in helping parents and students navigate social media safely, providing resources to enhance digital literacy and mental health awareness. The 2024 NASW Virtual Fall Forum will further equip social workers to address these challenges.
Coalition to support grieving students
As students return to school with various emotions, from excitement to apprehension, it’s crucial not to overlook those grieving the loss of a loved one. Their ongoing grief can significantly impact their academic focus and well-being, requiring special attention from educators.
talk, text, Set to Go resources
SSWAA and The Jed Foundation have partnered up to bring back Text, Talk, Set to Go. Text, Talk, Set to Go is a free 45-minute text-messaging activity that helps prepare high school juniors and seniors emotionally and mentally for the transition year.
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Here’s how it works:
This fall, divide students into groups of 3-4, with one cell phone per group (this can be done in-person or virtually). Groups text SetToGo to the number 833-440-2220 to receive a series of text messages that guides their group through a conversation on the transition out of high school: why it is important to prepare, how to prepare emotionally for it and how to create an action plan to promote success.
The text messages include videos, social media interactions, polling questions and discussion questions. To learn more, please watch the informational video above or click here.
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Visit the website for the Organizing Guides and to sign up for the participation contest, for your chance to win $500 for your school. Please contact Raquel Goodrich at raquel@texttalkact.com with any questions.
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