What we value about Midwest Council and Conference from activity at Spring Council Meeting

At the Spring 2007 Council meeting, the Midwest Council, comprised of 11 Midwestern States, ranked the importance of the Midwest Council and the Midwest School Social Work Council Conference.

In rank order council members valued the Midwest School Social Work Council for the following reasons:

1. Development of leadership
2. Sharing resources
3. Sharing ideas/energizing
4. Power and influence
5. Development of relationships between school social workers across states
6. Mentor state organizations
7. Experts provide technical assistance
8. Problem-solving expertise and experience

Midwest School Social Work Conference :

1. Provides networking opportunities within the profession
2. Access to practical staff development
3. Brings fresh leadership recruits and membership to our profession
4. Fun to see other states and the culture of school social work practice in their state
5. Being with other school social workers who understand the issues associated with social work practice in schools
6. Lessen sense of isolation
7. Provides funding for the work of the council