Workshop Description

Field/Practicum Backpack Empowerment and Resources provides empowerment and support to both new and seasoned Field/Practicum Directors. The workshop begins with a five-minute meditation to support grounding and focus.  The Council on Social Work Education 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) are used to explicitly examine the often “Unsung Work” of Field/Practicum Directors within social work education.  

Through the guided review of the EPAS, participants will explore on campus, off campus, and online resources available to the field/practicum role. The session highlights how CSWE standards affirm and empower Field/Practicum Directors as essential contributors to the social work education process.

Note: Participants are encouraged to download the CSWE 2022 EPAS and CSWE 2022 EPAS Interpretation Guides in advance for use during the workshop and as ongoing reference materials.

CE Program recruited and planned by NASW-NY CE Taskforce, Macro Subgroup.

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Recognize how mediation and reflection can be utilized with their “client” populations.
• Examine how CSWE 2022 EPAS and CSWE 2022 Interpretation Guides can empower and support their roles as Field/Practicum Directors. 
• Prepare how to use on campus, off campus, and online resources to empower and support their roles as Field/Practicum Directors.  
• Assemble best practices through break-out groups and share with others through the ZOOM Chat Feature. 
• Select the workshop information that will best empower and support their role as Field/Practicum Directors in their own institutions. 

Continuing Education Credits: 3.0

This workshop is approved for licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed psychologists.

Fees

• NASW-NY Member - $45.00
• Other Chapter Members (e.g., NASW-NJ, etc.) - $75.00
• Non-Member - $90.00
• NASW-NY Student and Transitional Member (Non-CE Eligible) - $0.00

Presenter: Karen E. Edmond, LMSW-NY, ACSW

Karen E. Edmond, LMSW-NY, ACSW has over 20 years of experience in Social Work Education and Field/Practicum Practice. As a field/practicum director, she was instrumental in field/practicum education development, orientation, training, placement, and assessment. Given her years in higher education, she understands the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) accreditation process for social work programs. She participated in re-accreditation with the 2008 and 2015 CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Also, she was active in supporting the development of a new online/distance learning BSW Program which is fully accredited by CSWE. She served as Field Commissioner for five years for the CSWE. During those years, she supported and facilitated workshops for the Field Education Institute at the Annual Program Meetings.

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