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Text Box: Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed March 4 – 10 as School Social Work Week. In his recent proclamation, Governor Daniels noted that “school social workers in the State of Indiana and across the nation represent a vital link between the school, home and community.” He further stated that “school social workers provide Indiana’s schools with assessment, counseling, and support services.” March 4th – 10th has also been declared National School Social Work Week and the poster celebrating this occasion, features Jane Addams. Addams, the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, social reformer and pioneer of social work said, “America’s future will be determined by the home and the school. The child becomes largely what he is taught: hence, we must watch what we teach, and how we live.” This is as true today as it was in the early 1900’s, and Jane Addams and her work at the Hull House in Chicago continues to be an

Text Box: inspiration to school social workers today. The Indiana School Social Work Association (INSSWA) is hosting regional meetings throughout the state during February and March to note the occasion of School Social Work Week. During those regional meetings, Dee Kempson, State School Social Work Consultant from the Department of Education, will be presenting a workshop entitled “Ethics and Standards for School Social Workers.” This workshop will qualify for the mandatory Ethics Continuing Education Unit (CEU) that all social workers must receive. Terry Miller, President of the Indiana School Social Work Association (INSSWA) said, “It is really a great time to be a part of a professional organization like INSSWA. Without membership, school social workers might miss out on necessary information about their profession like

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The

INSSWA Officers:

President: Terry Miller

President-Elect: Beth Hoban

Past President: Jane Zobel

Secretary: Rebecca Bringle

Treasurer: Jeanne Milligan

Board of Directors:

Michelle Alvarez

Lucy DiMichele

Dee Kempson

Mil Penner

Debbie Scott

Linda Temme

Jyoti Weaver

licensure, ethics Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that are needed, and other professional development opportunities.” Miller added that all school social workers are welcome to attend the regional meetings whether they are a member of INSSWA or not. Miller, a school social worker from Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation, stated, “We are all working to eliminate the barriers to learning as we celebrate the 101^st year of School Social Work.” ~Susan Nichter

Text Box: School Social Workers may wish to use the above article as a Press Release with the permission of their district. The author, Susan Nichter , suggests adding the following information about your setting: The _______School District employs ______(list number) of school social workers. In addition to direct services to students, they provide consultation to teachers, administrators, and parents in areas to address the needs of students. The students, staff, and families of the __________School District salute the school social workers and their dedication to help provide a safe, nurturing learning environment.

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