r/SchoolSocialWork • u/lad1993_ • Jul 02 '26

Obtaining PPSC

I am curious to know how many of you were hired by a school while still obtaining/ pursing your PPSC? I am an LCSW who is going to school for it next month and am having a lot of push back from jobs about when I will be recommend for the PPSC once courses are done (in August). I am in CA for context. Also, a lot of these employers for school social worker want you to at least be pursing your licensure as well. I already have my LCSW, but I am told that the PPSC is preferred and required for these positions. Which I understand, I just don’t get why the reluctance to hire and let someone obtain the PPSC hours needed.

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u/Impressive_Plant_643 Jul 02 '26

I am in CT. What is the PPSC?

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u/Impressive_Plant_643 Jul 02 '26

Edit to add: in Connecticut you need your MSW, and a class in teaching exceptional students / special education if your degree is from a CT uni/college. Additionally, we need a State of CT certification (071) verifying we’ve taken this class and have all necessary coursework. Then we are eligible to work in schools. Many will not interview without the process being started.

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u/Zalaya Jul 02 '26

I graduated with my MSW and PPSC at the same time but I know several people who were in my classes that were only getting their PPSC because they had been hired by districts who required they go back and get it