Wisconsin School Social Workers Association

10/02/2026

60 Years of Making the Moment in a Changing World! 🌎 Wisconsin school social workers — don’t miss this year’s conference!

📅 November 12–13
📍 Chula Vista Resort | Wisconsin Dells

Come celebrate 60 years, connect with colleagues, and be inspired for the work ahead! 💙

REGISTER NOW and make the moment with us! Link in stories to register 🔗

09/18/2026

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS — WE NEED YOU!
YOUR VOICE.
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
YOUR LEADERSHIP.

💙 RUN FOR THE WSSWA BOARD!

Help shape the future of
school social work in Wisconsin.

✨ Advocate.
✨ Connect.
✨ Lead.
✨ Make an impact.

READY TO STEP UP?

📣 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! Link in stories to submit your nominations—-due 9/30

09/07/2026

Governor Evers recently hosted a celebration of community members who make an impact through service, such as social workers. Board member Teresa Nicholas, DPI liaison to the board Julie Incitti, and school social worker Monica Caldwell attended as representatives of the profession. Thank you, Governor Evers for your support!

Governor Tony Evers

08/26/2026

☀️ Behind the scenes at our Summer Board Retreat!Your WSSWA board members met in July and got to work planning an incredible upcoming school year. We are collaborating, brainstorming, and getting inspired to support our school social work community.We cannot wait to share what we have in store for you!

07/28/2026

Today is the day that in-person absentee voting starts (7/28)! Election Day in Wisconsin is 8/11! What races are happening?

☑️Governor: Tony Evers, current Governor, is retiring. This is the first time an incumbent isn’t running since 2010, when Scott Walker won the Governorship.

☑️U.S. House of Representatives

☑️Local Races

What issues might be important as school social workers?

✅Review their education platforms!

✅Who has endorsed the politicians you’re interested in? You can find this information on their campaign websites.

✅Who wants to increase school funding, and lower the property tax burden?

✅Who expresses support and understanding for teachers and school staff?

✅What are their views on special education?

06/25/2026

Calling All School Social Workers! We are still accepting proposals for the 2026 conference!
We are now accepting proposals for workshop presentations for the WSSWA Annual Fall Conference: “60 Years of Meeting the Moment in a Changing World”; taking place November 12-13th, 2026 at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.

The deadline for workshop proposals is July 1, 2026.

Workshop sessions are 90 minutes in length. To ensure our conference attendees are able to get CEHs, we ask that your presentation last the entire 90 minutes (including interactive elements, discussions, time to collaborate with other professionals, and other activities directly related to your presentation content.) Link in stories to submit your proposal! 🔗

06/17/2026

Every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and a true sense of belonging at school. This month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ students, families, colleagues, and communities while reaffirming our commitment to inclusive and supportive learning environments across Wisconsin.
🌈 You belong. You matter. You are valued. 🌈

06/02/2026

WSSWA is hosting our annual conference on November 12th and 13th, 2026 at the Chula Vista in the Wisconsin Dells!

Our theme this year is “60 Years of Meeting the Moment in a Changing World”

If you are interested in presenting, submit your workshop proposal today! Proposals due July 1st. Link in stories to submit your proposal today!

05/23/2026

We know her!!!! Our very own Julie Incitti, fierce advocate and knower of all the things

💡 DPI Staff Spotlight

Julie Incitti is a School Social Work Consultant for the DPI where she provides technical assistance, consultation, resources, and training to school social workers and related school professionals in order to support them in being more effective, efficient, and joyful in their work with students, staff, and communities.

"My favorite part of my job is meeting and working with families, educators, administrators and community members. I especially enjoy helping problem solve situation and provide support to enhance the education of Wisconsin students. Additionally, I love working with my amazing DPI colleagues!"

Thank you, Julie!

05/14/2026

Young people thrive when support comes early. Encouraging open conversations about mental health can help children and teens feel supported in reaching out.