ABCs of School Social Work

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET

Presenters:
Patricia Roberts-Rose, LCSW-C, MSDE
Luanda Johnson, LCSW-C

CEUs: 2 Category I CEUs

Cost: Non-Member: $50 | Member: $35 | Retired Member: $20 | Student Member: FREE

Course Description

School social workers play a vital role in supporting student success, promoting well-being, and addressing barriers to learning. This introductory training provides a foundational overview of the knowledge, skills, and practices essential to effective school social work within today's educational systems.

Participants will explore the history and evolution of the profession, examine the core functions of school social workers, and gain an understanding of the laws, policies, and ethical standards that guide practice. The training will also highlight the critical role school social workers play in fostering equity, increasing access to resources, supporting student mental health, and collaborating with families, educators, and community partners.

Designed for new practitioners, interns, and professionals seeking a refresher, this session offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential elements of school social work practice.

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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. 

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