The OASBSWL is a professional organization created to provide a forum for supervisors of school social work services to:
- Aligning our work with PPM 169 time-limited focused evidence-informed information.
- Collaborate and share a common understanding of best practices related to the delivery of quality school social work services and management of staff in school boards across Ontario.
- Advocate for programs and services for students in Ontario school boards that provide opportunities for success.
- Promote the role of Manager of Social Work Services and school social work to Ontario school boards, government, and the public.
- Facilitate linkage to other professional groups and associations.
- OASBSWL membership is for those in a supervisory role of school social work services.
- Members must be a registered social worker, with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW).
- The School Social Work Framework originated from research with Michael Kelly and School Social workers across Ontario.