SSW Week Activities Public

Celebrate School Social Work Week —

March 1 – 7, 2026

School Social Work Week provides an excellent opportunity to let others know of the great work that you are doing!  So take this opportunity to “toot your own horn” and let others know how you are impacting the lives of students as you address barriers to learning and increase successful educational and academic outcomes especially during these very difficult times.  See the History of SSW Week  by National Today.

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School Social Work Week 2026

School Social Work Week 2026 celebrates the collective power of School Social Workers to unite students, families, schools, and communities—and ignite positive change. Throughout the year, School Social Workers navigate complex challenges and the ever increasing needs of students with their compassion, professional expertise, and resilience. This week provides a dedicated time to amplify the profession, reflect on our impact and help others better understand the critical role School Social Workers play in supporting student success, mental health and well-being. 

School Social Workers are key contributors to student mental health, school climate, family engagement and access to services by everyone.    NYSSSWA and SSWAA encourage you to spread the word regarding the vital role that School Social Workers play working with students, administrators, staff, families and the community.   NYSSSWA has compiled numerous resources regarding the role of School Social Workers and ways to promote our services.

See Promoting SSW 

Celebration Ideas:

We have put together a list of activities  listed below as well as updated posters you might want to consider.     

NYSSSWA Members:   Click Here  for full access to many more resources after you Sign-In.

Taking Care of You:

District IdeasWorkshop

  • In August, send dates to your local union and district office to include in school calendar. (SSW Week is always the first full week of March.)
  • Present at a faculty meeting on topics like mental health, bullying, suicide prevention, substance abuse, etc.
  • Have Superintendent/School Board recognize the important role of School Social Workers at a School Board Meeting

School Ideas

  • Send a “thank you for your support” email to teachers and the principal
  • Commit random acts of chocolate all week for staff
  • Send yourself flowers, or better yet, have someone else send flowers to your school for you (maybe your principal will get the hint)!
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Social Media:

  • Get involved on social media.
  • Share pictures of you and other staff/School Social Workers and SSW Week activities with NYSSSWA and others to post.
  • Send copies to member.services@nyssswa.org

Advocacy: 

  • Email and/or call your state and national legislators advocating on policies affecting the students and families we serve
  • Provide information regarding the role of School Social Workers to staff, parents and/or media.  Click Here.  
  • Present to the school board or at a staff meeting acknowledging SSW Week and your job (bring data).
Special thanks to IASSW & OSSWA for some of their ideas.  

School Social Work Week Posters

See some samples of past School Social Work Week Posters from Midwest SSW Council and SSWAA that NYSSSWA has compiled.    Members Only:  Click Here.

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