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| 23 | 24- NASW-MD Office Hours!
NASW-MD Office Hours!
NASW-MD office hours
The NASW Maryland Chapter is launching Open Office Hours, a new monthly opportunity to connect live with the Chapter in a relaxed, informal setting. On the last Tuesday of every month, members and non-members are invited to drop in, ask questions, and get real-time answers about NASW membership, benefits, events, advocacy efforts, and how to make the most of your connection to the Chapter. Whether you’re a member, recently renewed, returning after time away, joining for the first time. or just curious about what NASW-MD offers, these open hours are for you. No agenda, no pressure, just conversation, clarity, and community. Think of it as your direct line to the Chapter, designed to make engagement easier, and more transparent.
When: 4th Tuesday of every month
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM We look forward to connecting with you!
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- NASW-MD Social Workers Unravelling Racism (SWUR) Committee Meeting
NASW-MD Social Workers Unravelling Racism (SWUR) Committee Meeting
Mission Statement: SWUR is a committee of the Maryland Chapter of NASW founded in 2015 in response to Freddie Gray's death and the subsequent Baltimore Uprising. We are social workers in Maryland devoted to racial justice. We are committed to the examination and education about how racism impacts ourselves, our profession, our clients, and society. Our goal is to use these learnings to enact change in our communities and to eliminate racism in our world.
Interested in joining the committee? Sign up today!
| 25- NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
Mission Statement: This committee is composed of one representative from each of the practice committees and other interested individuals. The purpose of the committee is to make decisions in advance of each Maryland General Assembly session regarding the legislative priorities of the chapter. If necessary, the committee will draft legislation and promote it. Otherwise, the committee works with the Chapter’s Lobbyists to support or oppose legislation which is pertinent to social workers and/or our clients.
Interested in joining the committee? Sign up today!
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2- ABCs of School Social Work
ABCs of School Social Work
ABCs of School Social Work
Speaker(s): Patricia Roberts-Rose
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Synopsis: ABCs of School Social Work provides a foundational overview of the essential knowledge, skills, and practices required for effective school-based social work. This session introduces participants to the history of School Social Work, the evolution of the profession, and its core purpose within educational systems. Attendees will explore the fundamental roles and responsibilities of School Social Workers, including direct services, consultation, collaboration, systems work, and advocacy. The training also reviews key laws, policies, and ethical principles that guide practice, emphasizing how School Social Workers promote equity, access, and student well-being. This session is designed for new practitioners, interns, and professionals seeking a comprehensive refresher on the essential elements of school social work.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Describe the historical development of School Social Work and its role in supporting student success within educational settings.
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Identify the core responsibilities of School Social Workers, including direct mental health services, case management, consultation, crisis response, and collaboration with school, family, and community partners.
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Explain the federal and state laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines that shape School Social Work practice, including mandates related to special education, attendance, confidentiality, and student rights.
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Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of school-based services and articulate how School Social Workers contribute to multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
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Apply foundational principles of professional practice to ensure culturally responsive, ethical, and student-centered interventions.
CEUs: 1 CAT 1 CEU
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| 3- In It for the Long Haul
In It for the Long Haul
In It for the Long Haul
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
PRESENTER: Gail Martin, MSW
DESCRIPTION: As a School Social Worker, ignoring the fact that you are in a host setting can have an impact not only on your effectiveness, but also on your job satisfaction. What does the research say about balancing your role, your effectiveness, and your job satisfaction? This brief workshop will tell you what one study showed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will:
· Briefly review the concept of Host Setting
· Examine the role of the school social worker vis a vis its effective performance
· Review and discuss the outcomes in a 2019 study of SSWs in New Zealand
CEUs: 1 CAT 1 CEU
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| 4- Behind the Behavior: Trauma’s Role in Adolescent Development
Behind the Behavior: Trauma’s Role in Adolescent Development
Behind the Behavior: Trauma’s Role in Adolescent Development
Date: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Presenter: Lindsey Gray, LCSW-C, LICSW, C-SSWS
Description: Every day we see behaviors that feel disruptive, defiant, or disengaged. This session will unpack what is often underneath those behaviors, trauma, stress, and survival responses, and how we can respond in ways that de-escalate instead of escalate.
Learning Objectives:
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- Identify how trauma impacts adolescent brain development
- Recognize common trauma-driven behaviors in school settings
- Apply trauma-informed response strategies during student interactions
- Shift from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
CEUs: 1 CAT 1
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- Trauma Informed Care for Social Workers: Shifting the Len
Trauma Informed Care for Social Workers: Shifting the Len
| Credit(s): |
3 CEU |
| Course Number: |
MD20260304 |
| Original Program Date: |
March 4, 2026 |
| Duration: |
3 hours 15 minutes |
| Access: |
Available for 5 months after event date |
| Date: |
March 4, 2026
1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) |
Synopsis: This training equips licensed professionals with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies required to shift from a symptom-focused lens to a healing-centered approach. We will start by defining trauma broadly, including the critical impacts of historical and complex trauma, and exploring the neurobiological science behind the "fight, flight, or freeze" response. The core of the workshop focuses on applying the five essential pillars of TIC: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment. Through structured activities and case examples, you will learn to audit your own practice and agency environment to identify and eliminate procedures that inadvertently re-traumatize clients, from intake forms to physical office setups. Lastly, this workshop will introduce the TheraMe APP, a new and innovative APP that aims to shift how we understand and talk about emotional and mental well-being from a medical model of diagnosis and labeling to a human-centered language of wholeness and growth.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
1. Define trauma using a broad, inclusive lens (including complex, intergenerational, and historical trauma) and explain its core impact on brain function and the nervous system.
2. Identify and articulate the five core principles/pillars of trauma-informed care (Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment) as mandated by ethical practice.
3. Analyze current agency or practice procedures (e.g., intake forms, waiting areas, termination processes) to recognize and eliminate sources of potential re-traumatization.
4. Develop at least two proactive strategies to manage and mitigate the risks of vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and professional burnout.
5. Understand how TheraMe helps therapists stay connected with clients between sessions and gain valuable insights into their emotional world.
CE: 3 Category I
Cost: $50 for members; $75 for non-members; $30 for retired members; $20 for student members
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- NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
Mission Statement: This committee is composed of one representative from each of the practice committees and other interested individuals. The purpose of the committee is to make decisions in advance of each Maryland General Assembly session regarding the legislative priorities of the chapter. If necessary, the committee will draft legislation and promote it. Otherwise, the committee works with the Chapter’s Lobbyists to support or oppose legislation which is pertinent to social workers and/or our clients.
Interested in joining the committee? Sign up today!
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9- Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
MD20260309-0527 - VIRTUAL - Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
(Approved for 3 MSDE Continuing Professional Development/CPD credits as course #22-66-04R)
Dates: Mondays, March 9 through May 27, 2026; 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Monday live webinar sessions: 3/9,3/30; 5/4 & 5/27
Two Conference calls/webinars: 4/20 & 5/11
Electronic assignments (10 total) are due via email on Sundays at 10 pm
Presenter: Patrick T. Seay, M. Ed.
Director, School Operations - Admissions, Compliance and Transition, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Synopsis: This course is approved for 3 MSDE Continuing Professional Development/CPD credits as course #22-66-04R and fulfills the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education for certification of school-based social workers. Because social workers provide related services that are part of the educational programming of students with special needs, they must understand the legal mandates, federal and state policies and standards, as well as the specific instructional methods and technologies used in the classrooms that serve those students, from the least restrictive settings of inclusion to the more clinical settings, including residential.
Learning Objectives: Active participation in the course will provide the ability to:
1. Understand and participate in the diagnostic, service, and evaluation processes of special education.
2. Distinguish delivery systems provided in schools for students with special
needs
3. Describe and use Universal Design.
4. Design the means for supporting better relationships among the school, the home and the community.
CEUs: 15 Cat I and 15 Cat II
Cost: $300 for NASW members; $400 for non-members; $200 for Kennedy Krieger Employees via code
Ethics Hours Note: Successful completion of all 15 hours of the face-to-face classes also yields the 3-hour Category I ethics requirement of the Maryland BSWE.
*Please note: If you are a non-member, and you join NASW you can register at the member rate and save $100.00.
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- An Introduction to Abolition & Implications for Social Work Practice
An Introduction to Abolition & Implications for Social Work Practice
Title: An Introduction to Abolition & Implications for Social Work Practice
Date: Monday, March 9, 2026; 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Presenter: Imani Hutchinson, MSW
Synopsis: This CEU-eligible course provides social workers with a critical, practice-oriented introduction to contemporary abolition and its relevance to the profession. Through an intersectional and historical analysis, participants will examine how U.S. social policies, from slavery and Jim Crow to welfare regulation and mass incarceration, have shaped the conditions under which social workers practice and the communities they serve. The course highlights how carceral logics such as surveillance, mandated reporting, risk assessment, and punitive responses to harm often appear in social service systems, even when unintentional. Building on the work of bell hooks, Angela Davis, and abolitionist social work scholars, participants will explore how abolition offers a framework for reimagining care, safety, and accountability in ways that align with core social work values. The course focuses on practical implications for daily practice, including how social workers can reduce harm, strengthen client autonomy, advocate for structural change, and support community-based responses that promote safety without relying on punishment or policing. This training equips social workers to navigate system constraints while advancing human rights, dignity, and community well-being.
Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Define contemporary abolition and distinguish it from reformist approaches to criminal justice.
2. Analyze how carceral logics appear in social work practice, including reporting requirements, surveillance norms, and institutional decision-making.
3. Evaluate community-based and restorative approaches as alternatives to policing, punishment, and incarceration.
CE: 1.5 Cat 1
Cost: NASW Members: $25; Non Members: $35; Retired Members: $10; Student Members: FREE
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| 10 | 11- NASW-MD Social Work in Schools (SWIS) Committee Meeting
NASW-MD Social Work in Schools (SWIS) Committee Meeting
Mission Statement: The Social Work in Schools (SWIS) is a joint committee of NASW-MD members and members of School Social Workers in Maryland (SSWIM), the local state affiliate of SSWAA. The purpose of this committee is to help ensure that school social workers provide the highest quality services to children, families, and schools, to support and provide educational opportunities for school social workers, to educate the public about the nature of school social work and the benefits provided to children, families, and schools, to advocate for the expansion of school social work services by LEA's in Maryland and to promote the involvement of school social workers in coordinated pupil service teams.
Interested in joining the committee? Sign up today!
| 12 | 13- NASW-MD Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) Meeting
NASW-MD Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) Meeting
Mission Statement: This is a mandated committee. As defined in the NASW Procedures for Professional Review and the Professional Review Technical Aids: "The Chapter Ethics Committee shall be composed of seven persons from at least two different branches appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Board (of Directors), who shall be responsible for hearing and determining complaints filed in accord with the Association's policy on professional review. The Committee on Ethics may convene local panels to conduct hearings. "In addition, this committee works to educate NASW members about ethics issues by planning ethics workshops and writing a column for The Maryland Social Worker on Ethical issues.
Interested in joining the committee? Sign Up today!
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16- Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
MD20260309-0527 - VIRTUAL - Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
(Approved for 3 MSDE Continuing Professional Development/CPD credits as course #22-66-04R)
Dates: Mondays, March 9 through May 27, 2026; 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Monday live webinar sessions: 3/9,3/30; 5/4 & 5/27
Two Conference calls/webinars: 4/20 & 5/11
Electronic assignments (10 total) are due via email on Sundays at 10 pm
Presenter: Patrick T. Seay, M. Ed.
Director, School Operations - Admissions, Compliance and Transition, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Synopsis: This course is approved for 3 MSDE Continuing Professional Development/CPD credits as course #22-66-04R and fulfills the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education for certification of school-based social workers. Because social workers provide related services that are part of the educational programming of students with special needs, they must understand the legal mandates, federal and state policies and standards, as well as the specific instructional methods and technologies used in the classrooms that serve those students, from the least restrictive settings of inclusion to the more clinical settings, including residential.
Learning Objectives: Active participation in the course will provide the ability to:
1. Understand and participate in the diagnostic, service, and evaluation processes of special education.
2. Distinguish delivery systems provided in schools for students with special
needs
3. Describe and use Universal Design.
4. Design the means for supporting better relationships among the school, the home and the community.
CEUs: 15 Cat I and 15 Cat II
Cost: $300 for NASW members; $400 for non-members; $200 for Kennedy Krieger Employees via code
Ethics Hours Note: Successful completion of all 15 hours of the face-to-face classes also yields the 3-hour Category I ethics requirement of the Maryland BSWE.
*Please note: If you are a non-member, and you join NASW you can register at the member rate and save $100.00.
Register Now!
| 17 | 18- NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
Mission Statement: This committee is composed of one representative from each of the practice committees and other interested individuals. The purpose of the committee is to make decisions in advance of each Maryland General Assembly session regarding the legislative priorities of the chapter. If necessary, the committee will draft legislation and promote it. Otherwise, the committee works with the Chapter’s Lobbyists to support or oppose legislation which is pertinent to social workers and/or our clients.
Interested in joining the committee? Sign up today!
| 19- NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference 2026
NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference 2026
NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference 2026
Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform
CE Course Approval Period: Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Course Number: MD20260319-20
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes
Access: Available until March 20, 2026
Date: March 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:15 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
March 19th - 20th, 2026
Earn up to 15 Category 1 CEUs!
This event will be held outside of the CE Institute. You will receive additional event information and instructions to join from NASW-MD.
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 (8 CEUs)
8:00 - 8:30 AM
NASW-MD Networking and Questions
8:30 - 8:45 AM
NASW-MD Announcements
8:45 - 9:45 AM
Keynote
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Workshops
A - Ethically Maximizing the Benefits of Self-Disclosure
B - Ethics & AI: Navigating the Future of Mental Health Practice
C - Preparing Family Caregivers
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 - 5:15 PM
Workshops
D - Building Bridges of Trust: Psychological Safety for Social Workers in the Workplace
E - Developing a Shame Competent Perspective to Healing Complex Trauma
F - Addressing Implicit Bias: The social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities
5:15 - 5:30 PM
Break
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Optional Evening Workshop
Friday, March 20th, 2026 (7 CEUs)
8:00 - 8:30 AM
NASW-MD Networking and Questions
8:30 - 8:45 AM
NASW-MD Announcements
8:45 - 9:45 AM
Keynote
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Workshops
G - What's Age Got to Do With It? Understanding the Impact of Ageism and Implicit Bias
H - Unpacking Colorism: Healing the Hidden Wounds in the Black Community
I - Beyond Compliance: Ethical & Anti-Oppressive Care in Schools
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Workshops
J - Let's Talk: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Equitable Care for Transitioning Foster Youth
K - Teaching Clients About Neuroplasticity and Mental Health
L - Using Empowerment Theory in Geriatric Social Work
4:00 - 4:15 PM
Closing Announcements
| 20- NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference 2026
NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference 2026
NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference 2026
Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform
CE Course Approval Period: Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Course Number: MD20260319-20
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes
Access: Available until March 20, 2026
Date: March 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:15 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
March 19th - 20th, 2026
Earn up to 15 Category 1 CEUs!
This event will be held outside of the CE Institute. You will receive additional event information and instructions to join from NASW-MD.
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 (8 CEUs)
8:00 - 8:30 AM
NASW-MD Networking and Questions
8:30 - 8:45 AM
NASW-MD Announcements
8:45 - 9:45 AM
Keynote
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Workshops
A - Ethically Maximizing the Benefits of Self-Disclosure
B - Ethics & AI: Navigating the Future of Mental Health Practice
C - Preparing Family Caregivers
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 - 5:15 PM
Workshops
D - Building Bridges of Trust: Psychological Safety for Social Workers in the Workplace
E - Developing a Shame Competent Perspective to Healing Complex Trauma
F - Addressing Implicit Bias: The social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities
5:15 - 5:30 PM
Break
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Optional Evening Workshop
Friday, March 20th, 2026 (7 CEUs)
8:00 - 8:30 AM
NASW-MD Networking and Questions
8:30 - 8:45 AM
NASW-MD Announcements
8:45 - 9:45 AM
Keynote
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Workshops
G - What's Age Got to Do With It? Understanding the Impact of Ageism and Implicit Bias
H - Unpacking Colorism: Healing the Hidden Wounds in the Black Community
I - Beyond Compliance: Ethical & Anti-Oppressive Care in Schools
1:15 - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Workshops
J - Let's Talk: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Equitable Care for Transitioning Foster Youth
K - Teaching Clients About Neuroplasticity and Mental Health
L - Using Empowerment Theory in Geriatric Social Work
4:00 - 4:15 PM
Closing Announcements
- NASW-MD Latino SW Affinity Group Meeting
NASW-MD Latino SW Affinity Group Meeting
Mission Statement: The Latino (or Latin American/Latinx/Latine) Social Workers Affinity Group of the NASW-MD Chapter is dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering network for Latino/a social workers in Maryland. Our mission is to bring together professionals who identify as Latino/a to uplift and strengthen each other while advancing the social work profession. We are committed to identifying and addressing key issues where the Latino community in Maryland remains underrepresented, advocating for increased representation within the field of social work, and ensuring that Latino/a voices are heard in both policy and practice. Through collaboration, mentorship, and advocacy, we aim to enhance the impact of social work on Maryland residents, promote the inclusion of Latino/a perspectives, and elevate the profession to better serve our diverse communities. Together, we work to create a more inclusive, equitable, and effective social work practice in Maryland.
Interested in joining this group? Sign Up Today!
| 21- NASW-MD Social Work Month Open House
NASW-MD Social Work Month Open House
NASW-MD Social Work Month Open House
Join us for NASW-MD's first-ever Open House on Saturday, March 21st, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at our Baltimore office! In honor of Social Work Month, we're opening our doors to members, prospective members, and anyone curious about what NASW-MD has to offer. Stop by anytime during the four-hour window for light refreshments, connect with board members and committee leaders at information tables, and learn about the programs, resources, and advocacy work that make our chapter community strong. We'll screen a short video about NASW membership at 12:00 and 1:30 PM, but feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. This is a casual, welcoming event, perfect for meeting fellow social workers, asking questions, exploring volunteer opportunities, or simply seeing what we're all about. Whether you've been a member for years or are just exploring membership, we'd love to see you there!
Registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Contact membership.naswmd@socialworkers.org.
Register Now!
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23- Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
MD20260309-0527 - VIRTUAL - Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
(Approved for 3 MSDE Continuing Professional Development/CPD credits as course #22-66-04R)
Dates: Mondays, March 9 through May 27, 2026; 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Monday live webinar sessions: 3/9,3/30; 5/4 & 5/27
Two Conference calls/webinars: 4/20 & 5/11
Electronic assignments (10 total) are due via email on Sundays at 10 pm
Presenter: Patrick T. Seay, M. Ed.
Director, School Operations - Admissions, Compliance and Transition, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Synopsis: This course is approved for 3 MSDE Continuing Professional Development/CPD credits as course #22-66-04R and fulfills the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education for certification of school-based social workers. Because social workers provide related services that are part of the educational programming of students with special needs, they must understand the legal mandates, federal and state policies and standards, as well as the specific instructional methods and technologies used in the classrooms that serve those students, from the least restrictive settings of inclusion to the more clinical settings, including residential.
Learning Objectives: Active participation in the course will provide the ability to:
1. Understand and participate in the diagnostic, service, and evaluation processes of special education.
2. Distinguish delivery systems provided in schools for students with special
needs
3. Describe and use Universal Design.
4. Design the means for supporting better relationships among the school, the home and the community.
CEUs: 15 Cat I and 15 Cat II
Cost: $300 for NASW members; $400 for non-members; $200 for Kennedy Krieger Employees via code
Ethics Hours Note: Successful completion of all 15 hours of the face-to-face classes also yields the 3-hour Category I ethics requirement of the Maryland BSWE.
*Please note: If you are a non-member, and you join NASW you can register at the member rate and save $100.00.
Register Now!
| 24 | 25- NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
Mission Statement: This committee is composed of one representative from each of the practice committees and other interested individuals. The purpose of the committee is to make decisions in advance of each Maryland General Assembly session regarding the legislative priorities of the chapter. If necessary, the committee will draft legislation and promote it. Otherwise, the committee works with the Chapter’s Lobbyists to support or oppose legislation which is pertinent to social workers and/or our clients.
Interested in joining the committee? Sign Up Today!
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30- Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
MD20260309-0527 - VIRTUAL - Introduction to Special Education for Social Workers - eClass - Spring 2026
(Approved for 3 MSDE Continuing Professional Development/CPD credits as course #22-66-04R)
Dates: Mondays, March 9 through May 27, 2026; 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Monday live webinar sessions: 3/9,3/30; 5/4 & 5/27
Two Conference calls/webinars: 4/20 & 5/11
Electronic assignments (10 total) are due via email on Sundays at 10 pm
Presenter: Patrick T. Seay, M. Ed.
Director, School Operations - Admissions, Compliance and Transition, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Synopsis: This course is approved for 3 MSDE Continuing Professional Development/CPD credits as course #22-66-04R and fulfills the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education for certification of school-based social workers. Because social workers provide related services that are part of the educational programming of students with special needs, they must understand the legal mandates, federal and state policies and standards, as well as the specific instructional methods and technologies used in the classrooms that serve those students, from the least restrictive settings of inclusion to the more clinical settings, including residential.
Learning Objectives: Active participation in the course will provide the ability to:
1. Understand and participate in the diagnostic, service, and evaluation processes of special education.
2. Distinguish delivery systems provided in schools for students with special
needs
3. Describe and use Universal Design.
4. Design the means for supporting better relationships among the school, the home and the community.
CEUs: 15 Cat I and 15 Cat II
Cost: $300 for NASW members; $400 for non-members; $200 for Kennedy Krieger Employees via code
Ethics Hours Note: Successful completion of all 15 hours of the face-to-face classes also yields the 3-hour Category I ethics requirement of the Maryland BSWE.
*Please note: If you are a non-member, and you join NASW you can register at the member rate and save $100.00.
Register Now!
| 31 | 1- The ABC's of Effective Use of Data in School Social Work
The ABC's of Effective Use of Data in School Social Work
The ABC's of Effective Use of Data in School Social Work
Speaker(s): Patricia Roberts-Rose and Luanda Johnson
Date: April 1, 2026
Time: 9:00-12:15 pm
Synopsis: Common terms School Social Workers use when asked about data are always, sometimes, next, or I don't know. The presenter will discuss how qualitative and quantitative data points support data-driven interventions utilized in attendance, behavior, culture, and climate.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
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Acknowledge the Role of Data
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Understand the importance of data in driving decision-making in school social work.
Identify the key types of data relevant to school social work (academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional).
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Build Practical Data Skills
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Develop skills to collect, organize, and analyze student-related data effectively.
Practice interpreting data trends to identify at-risk students and inform interventions
CEUs: 3 CAT 1 CEUs
The ABC's of Effective Use of Data in School Social Work
- NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
NASW-MD Legislative Committee Meeting
Mission Statement: This committee is composed of one representative from each of the practice committees and other interested individuals. The purpose of the committee is to make decisions in advance of each Maryland General Assembly session regarding the legislative priorities of the chapter. If necessary, the committee will draft legislation and promote it. Otherwise, the committee works with the Chapter’s Lobbyists to support or oppose legislation which is pertinent to social workers and/or our clients.
Interested in joining the committee? Sign Up Today!
| 2- Lunch & Learn - Beyond Diagnosis: A Shift to Wholeness Lunch & Learn: Integrating the TheraMe App into Ethical Practice
Lunch & Learn - Beyond Diagnosis: A Shift to Wholeness Lunch & Learn: Integrating the TheraMe App into Ethical Practice
Lunch & Learn - Beyond Diagnosis: A Shift to Wholeness Lunch & Learn: Integrating the TheraMe App into Ethical Practice
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Ashley McSwain, LMSW, MSOD
Synopsis: You are invited to an essential Lunch & Learn session introducing TheraMe, an innovative digital tool designed to align our language with the core ethical principles of social justice and inherent dignity. TheraMe isn't just another resource app; it's a conceptual framework that re-centers shared humanity in the therapeutic relationship. Come see how integrating TheraMe can enhance your professional capacity, align your language with the principles of strengths-based practice, and deepen your impact.
In this brief, focused session, we'll explore the four transformational shifts TheraMe facilitates:
1. From Diagnosis to Wholeness: We’ll learn how TheraMe shifts the conversation away from clinical labels and toward a human-centered language of wholeness and growth, empowering individuals to see their mental health challenges as part of their human journey.
2. From Practitioner to Guide: Say goodbye to restrictive terms like client or patient. TheraMe introduces the roles of Journeyer and Guide, emphasizing collaboration, shared power, and mutual respect between the social worker and the person they support.
3. Building Emotional Literacy: The app provides accessible tools to help people learn and practice the language of emotions. This crucial focus on emotional vocabulary allows Journeyers to identify, express, and understand their feelings with greater clarity, directly strengthening the efficacy of your work.
4. Empowering Regulation, Not Reaction: Discover TheraMe's unique reflection tools designed to strengthen emotional regulation. By fostering self-awareness, the app empowers individuals to move consciously from reaction to thoughtful response, promoting sustainable self-management.
CE: 1 Cat I
Price: $20 NASW Members; $25 Nonmembers; $10 Retired Members; FREE
Register Now
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