S6:E26 Counselor Connect: The Power of School Social Work

During this episode two school social work leaders discuss the power of school social work. They will discuss the role of the school social worker, why it varies from district to district and how districts and school social workers can elevate the role. Moderator Names & Titles: Alma Dabrowski, Social Worker for Special Populations/Homeless Liaison, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Crystal Haslett, Coordinator of Student Support Services - MSD of Washington TownshipModerator Bio: Crystal Haslett started her career in the MSD of  Washington Township as a home school advisor, serving in the role of school social worker at multiple schools within the district. Many years later, Crystal served as the school social worker at North Central High School, when the district successfully passed a referendum that allowed the district to hire a school social worker for each school. Crystal served as a school social worker at the high school for 4 years before transitioning to the role of Coordinator of Student Support Services. In this current role, Crystal has oversight of the district school social workers, serves as the Mckinney-Vento homeless education liaison and district foster care point of contact. Crystal enjoys supporting school social workers in their work and educating others about the role of school social workers. Moderator Bio: Alma Dabrowski has been with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) for over 18 years. She began her work as the district social worker for special populations, focusing on serving the ever-growing immigrant population. For the last 10 years, Alma has also served as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison and as a support for the EVSC district social workers. Alma enjoys being a support to her colleagues and promoting the crucial role social workers play in the success of our students.Episode Resources Visit the SSWAA website to request resources to celebrate school social workers in your community: https://www.sswaa.org/school-social-work-week during National School Social Work week March 1-7 this year. This social media banner can be shared to raise awareness and celebrate school social workers. School Social Work National Practice ModelSchool Social Work StandardsRole of School Social WorkerMarch 1-7 is National School Social Work WeekMarch is Social Work Month