Description

2026 SSWAA Legislative Institute

Amplify Your Voice in Washington, D.C.

Join School Social Workers from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the biennial SSWAA Legislative Institute. This premier event is designed to equip you with the essential advocacy skills, legislative insights, and professional networks needed to drive meaningful change for our profession and the students we serve.

Why Attend?

Master Advocacy Skills: Learn practical, high-impact strategies you can immediately use to advocate at the local, state, and federal levels.

Stay Ahead of Federal Policy: Get updates on Capitol Hill activity and explore exactly how current congressional decisions impact School Social Work.

Expand Your Professional Network: Connect directly with the SSWAA legislative team, strategic partners, and passionate peers who are ready to share their own state-level advocacy successes.

Schedule & Logistics

Event Timeline: The Institute officially begins on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM and concludes on Friday, July 17, 2026, by 11:30 AM.

Agenda: Coming Soon

Accommodations: Attendees gain access to our exclusive event hotel group rate of $179/night. For your planning purposes, full hotel location and booking information will be automatically sent to you in your registration confirmation email.

Registration & Membership Perks

Non-Member Bonus: Not a member yet? Non-member registration pricing automatically includes a 3-month introductory full membership to SSWAA, giving you immediate access to our exclusive professional resources, community, and benefits.