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• MSSWA Book Study - Summer 2025

  • When
    05/08/2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom Platform

  
  

  Join MSSWA's Summer 

  Book Club!

  
  

  We'll study Intentional Neuroplasticity: Moving our Nervous Systems and Educational System Toward Post-Traumatic Growth

  

  
  

  The Book Club is 3 Sessions:

  -May 8th

  -June 9th

  -August 7th

  
  

  Time:  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  Location:  Zoom

  
  

  You must attend all 3 sessions in order to receive the 8 Clinical CEU credits.  

  Recorded version not available.

  
  

  Each participant must purchase their own copy of the book. 
  

  Resources for purchasing the book are:

  Amazon , Barnes & Noble or 

  on Spotify premium if you have that account.

  
  

  Registration Link: 

  Click HERE

  
  

  Cost:

  $20 for MSSWA Members

  $85 for Non-Member (includes one year MSSWA Membership)

   

  Please direct questions to:

  Desiree Kokett(dkokett@midstate.k12.mn.us)

  Kate Adams/Abby Refsland (pdchairs@msswa.org)

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• MSSWA Region 8 Spring Meeting 5/8/25

  • When
    05/08/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Piggy BBQ, 123 Third Street East, Thief River Falls

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  MSSWA Region 8 Spring  Meeting 2025

  
  

  Teaming up: Supporting Social Workers through a Behavior Lens

  
  

  We are excited to have Jennifer LF Modeen and Gabby Wavra, Behavior Supports Specialists from the Area Special Education Cooperative, join us to share for our spring meeting.  

  
  

  In this session, we’ll explore the unique role of "Behavior Support Specialist" and how it complements and strengthens the work of school social workers—particularly in the context of Tier 3 behavioral interventions. Drawing on our experiences in this evolving role, we'll share what we’ve learned so far, including strategies that can help build confidence and create space for social workers to speak up about what their students need.

  We’ll look at ways to support social workers and teachers in navigating challenging behaviors, while also exploring how we can encourage open communication and collaboration. Expect a mix of discussion, pair-and-share time, and practical takeaways—including some helpful reading materials and online resources—to keep the conversation going beyond this session.

  It’s all about teaming up and making sure everyone feels empowered to advocate for students and the support they deserve. The goal is to walk away with new ideas and a stronger sense of how we can team up to support students (and each other) even better.

  
  

  We can’t wait to see you there!! Join us for fun and great prizes!

  Jeri Nomeland and Katelyn Larson, MSSWA Region 8 Co-Representatives

  
  

  Where - The Piggy BBQ  - 123 3rd St. East,  Thief RIver Falls

  When- May 8th 11-2 pm

  RSVP by May 5th to jnomeland@nwric or klarson@grygla.k12.mn.us

  
  
  

  
  

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