Dear School Social Workers,
Are you new to the School Social Work profession? Are you looking to gain additional support in your role? Join us for a knowledge filled experience with our Elevate & Educate - New School Social Worker Series, where we will hear from professionals and leaders while gathering to share insights, network, and learn together. With expert-led, interactive sessions, you'll leave inspired and equipped with strategies and knowledge to advance your professional growth. Don't miss out - secure your spot today and be part of our New School Social Work series!
For more information, see attached the Elevate & Educate flyer. If you have any questions please reach out to Abby Refsland & Kate Adams, MSSWA Professional Development Co-Chairs at pdchairs@msswa.com.
To register for the Elevate & Educate New School Social Worker Series use the following link: https://msswa.wildapricot.org/event-5848870 If you plan to attend 2 of the sessions, you will have to register and enter payment for each one separately.
Christina Haddad Gonzalez, MSW, LICSW is the Director of Student Support Services at Richfield Public Schools. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and School Administrator, she has provided play therapy, individual, and family therapy to families as well as supervise and lead programming supporting students and families. In non directive child centered play therapy, the foundation belief that "children have within them the internet capacity to heal," Christina utilizes this as a foundation for her work and leadership across ages, identities, and presentations.
About the sessions: During the interactive & engaging sessions, school social workers will be able to identify, differentiate, and implement supervisory skills related to the unique provision of supervision in. a school/district setting. Participants will develop self-awareness and supervisory skills, such as reflective listening and maintaining race and trauma-informed boundaries, to support staff, student, and family-centered practices. Participants will reflect on personal supervisory experiences to improve decision-making, address performance issues, and refine one's own supervisory style. When: Wednesday January 15th, 2025 & Wednesday February 12th, 2025, with both sessions being 4-7pm and held virtually. You must attend both sessions for the full time to receive CEU's. The Zoom Link will be sent to participants closer to training dates. Cost: $75 for MSSWA Members (includes both sessions) or $150 for Non-MSSWA Members (includes both sessions)
About the sessions: During the interactive & engaging sessions, school social workers will be able to identify, differentiate, and implement supervisory skills related to the unique provision of supervision in. a school/district setting. Participants will develop self-awareness and supervisory skills, such as reflective listening and maintaining race and trauma-informed boundaries, to support staff, student, and family-centered practices. Participants will reflect on personal supervisory experiences to improve decision-making, address performance issues, and refine one's own supervisory style.
When: Wednesday January 15th, 2025 & Wednesday February 12th, 2025, with both sessions being 4-7pm and held virtually. You must attend both sessions for the full time to receive CEU's. The Zoom Link will be sent to participants closer to training dates.
Cost: $75 for MSSWA Members (includes both sessions) or $150 for Non-MSSWA Members (includes both sessions)
CEUs: These sessions will cover the 6 Supervision CEUs required for licensure.
To register use the following linkFlyer for the series Kate Adams (she/her) & Abby Refsland (she/her) MSSWA Professional Development Co-Chairs Minnesota School Social Workers Association
To register use the following link
Kate Adams (she/her) & Abby Refsland (she/her)
MSSWA Professional Development Co-Chairs
Minnesota School Social Workers Association
**Must attend both sessions, sessions are NOT recorded
President Julie Campanelli
Past-President Sherry Murphy
Secretary Courtney Stenseth
Treasurer Brianna Nelson
Legislative Chair Christy McCoy
Professional Development Chair Abby Refsland
Social-Media Cara McGlynn
If you are having difficulty with your on-line membership or conference registration, please contact msswafandm@gmail.com