[2016 NASW-MI Conference] Now Accepting Workshop Proposals

NOW ACCEPTING WORKSHOP PROPOSALS!

2016 Annual Conference: A Meeting of the Profession

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The National Association of Social Workers – Michigan Chapter is requesting proposals from social workers and other professionals to present a continuing education workshop at the 2016 Annual Conference. This year’s conference takes place on March 31 and April 1, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing, Michigan (with a preconference event on the evening of March 30). Preference will be given to proposals that feature best practices, social work ethics, pain management and/or content from one of the following topic areas:

• Addictions/Substance Abuse
• Aging
• Children, Youth & Families
• Clinical
• Diversity/Cultural Competency
• Healthcare
• LGBT
• Macro
• Self-care
• Veterans

Who Should Submit a Proposal?
You! Your colleagues! Your colleagues’ colleagues! Any professional with a level of social work understanding who would like an opportunity to share their knowledge with social workers from around the state of Michigan is a great candidate for this conference.

What Kind of Workshop Can I Give?
The possibilities are endless! Past workshops have featured lectures, case presentations, audio/visual components, group discussion, and large group or small group activities and demonstrations. Presenters can choose between providing a 1.5 hour presentation or a 3 hour presentation, schedule permitting. Please be sure to indicate the length of program you prefer to provide when completing the RFP.

Presenter Benefits
In addition to the enjoyment of sharing knowledge with colleagues, presenters are offered deeply discounted registration rates for the day they present and may also earn continuing education credits [CEs] for their workshop [subject to licensure rules]. NASW-Michigan issues confirmations to all presenters for their records following the conference.

How Do I Submit a Proposal?
Download the attached form -  2016 NASW-Michigan Annual Conference RFP - and complete it in its entirety. Email the completed file [make sure your resume or CV has been appended to the end of the file, along with any other additional pages] to: RFP@nasw-michigan.org

Important Dates for Presenters

• November 2, 2015: Proposals due
• January 15, 2016: Presenters notified on committee decision
• March 7, 2016: Presentation materials due
• March 31-April 1, 2016 – NASW-Michigan Annual Conference. Lansing, Michigan

Questions?
Please contact Tricia McCarthy: tmccarthy@nasw-michigan.org or 517.487.1548 x16

Click Here To Access the Conference Proposal Form

Deadline for submissions - November 2, 2015