Ohio School Social Work Association

06/17/2026

Wellness Wednesday! Spend a few extra minutes taking care of yourself today!

06/15/2026

We’re so excited to share our first installation of Member Monday, where we highlight the AMAZING things Ohio School Social Workers are doing.

First up, we have Kayla Von Deylen!

A success story from Kayla: I worked with a student who had many different environmental factors working against them and asking for/receiving help was hard for them due to the amount of trauma they experienced. The student recently came back after graduating and told me that I changed their life by never giving up on them. Sometimes we do this work and we don’t know the impact we make, but having a student come back and share that with me was such a gift.

Your students are so lucky to have you!

06/15/2026

There’s still time to sign up for the OSSWA 2026 Board Retreat! Link in bio!

06/12/2026

Fact Friday!

06/04/2026

05/28/2026

Free CEUs….

Join us for two inspiring days in Plain City, Ohio June 10 & 11! Many CEUs available. Learn more and register here: https://ohiosbcoe.org/2026-school-success-conference/

05/05/2026

03/14/2026

Congratulations to Edie Fiala on being named the Ohio School Social Worker of the Year by the Ohio School Social Work Association! Fiala supports the learning communities of Fairfax and Oxford elementary schools in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District and serves as the district's homeless education liaison.

The award highlights the dedicated role Fiala plays to establish critical links between families, school, and the community, along with providing services to children, families, and school staff to support student wellness and academic success.

📸 via the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

02/17/2026

Do you notice the impact of Social Media on the students you serve? Do you notice the impact it has on yourself? If you're attending our Annual Conference, we have something for you!

Our afternoon will include a presentation and training from The Center For Family Safety & Healing.
During our time with them, we will:
- Examine online safety as a developmental process for adolescents.
- Explore how to implement relevant tools about the mind-body connection and technology use (including somatic resources and body map exercises.)
- Identify resources for social work professionals to support digital well-being in adolescents.

To register for our annual conference, please visit

OSSWA works to protect and strengthen the profession of School Social Workers through advocacy, building relationships, and offering high-quality professional development.

01/27/2026

Still thinking about attending the conference on March 6th? We will be learning how to use AI ethically, why it matters, and practical ways to enhance your practice while also understanding the challenges associated with AI. For more information and the day's agenda, please visit https://osswa1.wildapricot.org/Annual-Conference