All registration questions/problems are directed to Dr. Humberto Fabelo at (804) 828-9033, hefabelo@vcu.edu
THE 2011 NASW-VA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS NOW AVAILABLE
The Call for Papers for NASW-Virginia's 2011 Annual Continuing Education Conference is now open. This call, by NASW-VA’s Annual Conference Committee, is to solicit proposals for presentations at our statewide continuing education conference which will be held March 11 and 12, 2011 in Richmond, VA.
All topics are welcome.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to share your expertise with colleagues from across the Commonwealth!
Please note, the deadline for submission of papers is September 15, 2010.
The selection process is a peer review process. You will be notified by October 4, 2010 regarding your acceptance. Letters of regret will be mailed by October 19, 2010.
2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Why Sponsor?
The NASW-VA Annual Conference provides the premium opportunity to forge personal connections with hundreds of Virginia’s Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals at every level and from a myriad of practice settings. Conference Sponsorships come in a variety of prices and include marketing opportunities, including free advertising. Discounts are available for organizations who Sponsored the 2010 Annual Conference.
Where Do I Find More Information?
Additional information including the easy online application and the Sponsor Prospectus can be found by clicking here!
Don’t delay - Each sponsorship level has a limited number of tables, and they go fast!
NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION WITH NASW?
NASW-Virginia has a new online form to make updating your contact information easier than ever! Just fill out this form and your information will be updated with the Virginia Chapter and the National office in one easy step!
DON’T MISS THE NEWEST MEMBER BENEFIT NASW-VA!
Joining the workforce? Back on the market?
NASW-VA has a new member benefit designed to improve your resume - resume guidance and consultations by an established professional with extensive mental health experience and at a fraction of their standard price!
For the online form, log in to the "Member's Only" section and then click on the "Resume Information Form" link at the top of the page!
TITLE PROTECTION LEGISLATION UPDATE
At the June 2010 Board of Directors meeting, the NASW-VA Board voted to research the possibility of introducing title protection legislation on behalf of Virginia’s social workers. More information will be made available as the Chapter moves forward, so be sure to check back for updates.
If you are interested in volunteering to help the Chapter make title protection legislation possible in the Senate and House of Delegates, please contact Executive Director Debra Riggs at 804-204-1339 or by e-mail at debrariggs@naswva.com.
NASW-VA SUPPORTS THE DREAM ACT
The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act provides hope for an estimated 65,000 undocumented youth who graduate from high school each year having grown up in the United States for most of their lives.
Under the DREAM Act, those who entered the country before age 16 and are under age 35 can petition for citizenship if they have a high school diploma or GED, good moral character (no criminal record) and five years of continuous presence in the US prior to the passage of the bill. Once these criteria are met, applicants will then have six years of conditional lawful permanent residency during which they must obtain a two-year college degree or complete two years of military service. At the 6-year mark, DREAM Act beneficiaries would have the opportunity to petition for the removal of their conditional status and can proceed to apply for naturalization.
To hear the NASW-VA public news service radio story about Isabel Castillo, a Virginia Social Worker and undocumented immigrant, click here.
For more information on the DREAM Act and how you can help,click here.
NASW PROUD TO ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SPECIALTY PRACTICE SECTIONS!
Are you interested in social work topics relevant to your practice area? For only $35 a year, Specialty Practice Sections (SPS) offer you the opportunity for professional development through live practice specific teleconferences, FREE CEs, social work chats, e-Alerts, and much more.
NASW has recently added two new practice sections:
Administration/Supervision: We are social workers focusing on leadership and advocacy consistent with the core values of social work. We are social work administrators, directors, managers, supervisors, mentors, and others in diverse social work and host settings balancing fairness and efficiency.
Social Work and the Courts: We are social workers who perform community safety or offender assessments; provide forensic evaluations, custody and guardianship recommendations, mediation or parent coordination, or expert testimony in civil or criminal matters; or work in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, or probation/parole.
“Taming Your Fear: Mock Trial to Improve your Court Testimony” - 6 Category I contact hours, including 1 ethic contact hour as required by the Virginia Board of Social Work -
****** NASW-VA’s Clinical Supervision Certification Program has a 5-year history of excellence and includes unparalleled benefits including a take-home Supervision manual, your name included in the NASW-VA Clinical Supervisors register, guaranteed CE Certificate
and much more!
****** NASW-VA’s LCSW Exam Prep Course has an established history of excellence and includes unparalleled benefits including a take-home Exam prep manual, guaranteed CE Certificate and satisfaction guarantee - If you need to retake your Exam, MEMBERS can take the LCSW Prep Course again for FREE!
* Free CE Certificates offered with NASW-Sponsored workshops.
** In case of cancellation of an NASW-VA CE event, you will be notified by e-mail, and every effort will be made to place an announcement on the Chapter phone and Web site.
*** CE Certificates are $5 for members and $10 for non-members for workshops sponsored by other organizations and accredited by NASW-VA.
National Association of Social Workers - Virginia Chapter
5511 Staples Mill Road, Ste.303, Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-204-1339 I Fax: 804-204-1539 I Email: naswva@naswva.com
