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National School Social Work Practice Model 2.0 (FREE 2.0CEs)


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Dr. J.R. Bullard-Batiste
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In this 2-part Series, experts in the field discuss the New National School Social Work Practice Model 2.0. This two-part series equips school social workers with tools to maximize their impact by aligning their practice with the National School Social Work Practice Model and leveraging data to drive meaningful change. Part 1 explores how the Practice Model helps clarify roles, prioritize student advocacy, strengthen home-school-community partnerships, and lead initiatives that foster equitable learning environments. Part 2 focuses on utilizing data to inform interventions, improve youth outcomes, and build sustainable, evidence-based practices. Participants will learn strategies for interpreting diverse data sources, engaging stakeholders, and evaluating results to enhance school-wide decision-making.Together, these sessions provide a comprehensive approach to advancing effectiveness and leadership in school social work.

Part 1:

Title: National Model 2.0 (Part):Anchoring School Social Work in the SSWAA National School Social Work Practice Model 2.0: A Path to Student Success, Education Equity, and Community Connection

Session Description: In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, the need for focused, impactful school social work is more critical than ever. This session empowers school social workers to align their practice with the National School Social Work Practice Model, ensuring that their roles are strategically centered on supporting student achievement. Participants will explore how the model helps prioritize essential responsibilities such as advocating for students' social-emotional well-being, building strong partnerships between home, school, and community, and driving school-wide initiatives that enhance academic outcomes. By grounding their work in this nationally recognized framework, school social workers can elevate their impact, strengthen collaboration with educators and families, and lead efforts that create equitable learning environments. Additionally, practitioners will benefit from additional role clarity for their work. This is a must-attend for any practitioner seeking to enhance their effectiveness and leadership in schools.

Learning Goals: 

1. Understand the National School Social Work Practice Model – Participants will identify important components of the purpose and structure of the national model and how it can be used as a strategic guide to focus their work on key roles that directly support student achievement and educational equity.

2. Develop Strategies to Foster Educational Equity – Participants will identify benefits of aligning their practice with the national model to enhance their ability to address and reduce systemic barriers, promote social-emotional well-being, and ensure equitable access to resources for all students.


3. Strengthen Collaboration Between Home, School, and Community – Participants will compare current practices with a closer alignment of their practice with the model to building stronger connections between home, school, and community, leading to improved student outcomes and a more inclusive, supportive school climate.

 

Speakers: Rebecca Oliver, LMSW (she/her), Dr. Brenda Lindsey, EdD, MSW, MA, BSW (she/her) & Dr. Sheri Olson, LCSW

 

Rebecca Oliver, LMSW

Rebecca K. Oliver is the Executive Director of the School Social Work Association of America. Mrs. Oliver previously served on the SSWAA Board of Directors before becoming Executive Director in 2015. Prior to becoming the Executive Director, Rebecca practiced as a school social worker providing direct services to students and families in the school setting for over 20 years. In her later school-based career she served in a district administrative role. Rebecca’s experience also includes multiple presentations at the state and national level on a variety of topics on the practice/role of school social work and she also served as adjunct faculty at the University of Texas at Austin for a number of years. Rebecca holds a Master of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and holds a graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Northern Kentucky University. Rebecca believes in the power of collaboration, is passionate about mental health awareness & access to services, and is committed to professional & personal life balance.

 

Dr. Brenda Lindsey, EdD, MSW, MA, BSW 

Dr. Brenda Coble Lindsey, EdD, MSW is the executive director of the Illinois Association of School Social Workers. Prior to this role, she was a Teaching Professor for the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for 25 years. Dr. Lindsey is a former SSWAA Board Member. She is a proud alumna of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Illinois. 

 

Dr. Sheri Olson, LCSW

Dr. Sheri Olson, LCSW is a school social worker and leader in Colorado. She is the current Western Region Rep for the School Social Work Association Board of Directors.

Content Level: Beginning 

Target Audience: School Social Workers

Part 2:

National Model 2.0 (Part 2): Data That Drives Change: Leveraging the National Practice Model to Showcase School Social Work Impact

Session Description: This presentation dives into how to leverage Data, as school social workers, to promote positive change aligned with the School Social Work National Practice Model 2.0.

Learning Goals: 

  1. Describe a comprehensive framework for transforming school mental health data into practical, evidence-based interventions that improve youth outcomes.
  2. Discuss how to identify diverse data sources, interpret findings, and translate data insights into actionable plans for implementation within school settings.
  3. Develop strategies for building sustainable data engagement practices, including effective stakeholder communication and continuous evaluation to support data-informed decision-making in school behavioral health.

 

Speakers: Dr. Rob Lucio, PhD, LCSW (he/him) & Dr. Katherine Montgomery

 

Dr. Rob Lucio has over 30 years of experience and research supporting youth facing heightened vulnerability to impacts in behavioral, academic, and mental health outcomes. He consults with local school districts to enhance social workers' use of evidence-informed interventions, advocacy, and school behavioral health. Additionally, he is experienced in developing youth risk and protective factors models and provides training on advocacy, data-based decision-making, and culturally relevant intervention.

Content Level: Beginning 

Target Audience: School Social Workers

Refund policy: No refunds will be given.

Many state licensing boards impose specific limitations on course content, distance education, or other elements of continuing education, even when courses are taken from approved providers. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the courses taken will meet the requirements for your license. 

School Social Work Association of America, 1789, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. School Social Work Association of America maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 7/27/2023-7/27/2026. 

Note: Many state licensing boards impose specific limitations on course content, distance education, or other elements of continuing education, even when courses are taken from approved providers. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the courses taken will meet the requirements for your license.

 

Instructions to receive Credit: Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 CE continuing education credit. Certificates will be provided to participants for download upon successful completion of the webinar.

  1. Participants must view the entire length of the professional development training recording.
  2. Participants must complete the evaluation to receive credit.
  3. Participants must pass the Posttest with a minimum 80% passing rate (within a maximum of 2 attempts). 

System Requirements-- Participants must have a computer and audio to participate in the webinar. For any questions, concerns, or accessibility accommodations, please reach out to ContactUs@sswaa.org

Here is the course outline:

1. National School Social Work Practice Model: Part 1

National Model 2.0 (Part 1):Anchoring School Social Work in the SSWAA National School Social Work Practice Model 2.0: A Path to Student Success, Education Equity, and Community Connection

2. National School Social Work Practice Model: Part 2

National Model 2.0 (Part 2): Data That Drives Change: Leveraging the National Practice Model to Showcase School Social Work Impact

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

(2) SSWAA 2.0 Asynchronous CE (23-26)
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