INSSWA is committed to providing school social workers with meaningful professional development opportunities to support, inspire, and energize their practice. We offer a variety of events throughout the year in order to giving members opportunities to discover new interventions, strategies, and techniques to bring back to their school community. Each event provides a chance to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) while connecting and networking with fellow school social workers across Indiana.
Each fall, INSSWA hosts its Annual Fall Conference — a full-day event bringing together School Social Workers from across Indiana for a day of learning, collaboration, and professional growth. The conference features a keynote address from a distinguished speaker alongside a series of workshops focused on current issues and best practices in school social work. Attendees have the opportunity to earn CEUs, explore exhibitor tables from partnering organizations, and connect with peers who share their passion for supporting students and families. INSSWA members enjoy a significantly reduced registration rate, making it an accessible and high-value event for all members. Click the link below to learn more about the Fall Conference.
Each spring, INSSWA hosts a full-day Spring Seminar designed to keep School Social Workers informed, inspired, and equipped with practical tools for their work. The seminar features a curated lineup of sessions covering timely topics led by knowledgeable speakers from across Indiana and beyond. Attendees can earn CEUs over the course of the day, with time built in to connect and network with fellow School Social Workers. Current INSSWA members enjoy free or significantly reduced admission. MSW students are also welcome to attend at no cost. Click the link below to learn more about the Spring Seminar.
The Summer Speaker Series is INSSWA’s signature virtual event series that runs throughout the summer months. Sessions cover relevant, timely topics in school social work practice. Each session is led by a knowledgeable speaker and offers an accessible way to earn CEUs without having to travel — making it easy to stay connected to the profession during the summer break. Current members attend free of charge, while non-members can register for a small fee. Click the link below to learn more about the Summer Speaker Series.
Throughout the school year, INSSWA’s Regional Representatives host local meetings for school social workers across Indiana’s various regions. These gatherings are a low-key way to stay connected to peers in your area, hear updates relevant to your region, and earn CEUs without the commitment of a full-day event. Each region receives dedicated INSSWA funding to support these meetings, and all current members are welcome to attend at no charge. Non-members are also welcome, though a small fee may apply for CEU credit. Click the link below to connect with the INSSWA Regional Representatives in your area.
Not every professional development opportunity has to fit into your calendar. INSSWA’s Webinar CEU Library on Teachable gives members on-demand access to a growing collection of recorded webinars covering a wide range of topics relevant to school social work practice. Each webinar is self-paced, and CEU certificates are delivered automatically to your email upon completion. If you haven’t received your certificate within one week of completing a webinar, reach out to the INSSWA President at insswapres@gmail.com.
Expanding your professional network beyond Indiana is one of the most rewarding investments you can make in your practice. Each year, both the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) and the Midwest Council of School Social Workers host multi-day conferences held in cities across the country, featuring: keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities with school social workers from around the nation. INSSWA offers scholarships to help offset the cost of attending either conference for eligible full members, with the number and amount of awards determined by the INSSWA Board based on available funds each year. Click the link below to learn more the scholarship process and application.
