August 2020 - East Central District Update

Mary Garrison, LCSW, ACSW East Central District Chair

Happy August all!

Welcome to our newest members and to those that have renewed your membership. We are so glad you are a part of the NASW-IL family.

I need your help! I want to offer events—both CEU events and social events—that are the most beneficial to you. Please let me know what type of events you want, and I can make them happen. What specific topics are important to you, and if you know of any speakers that you could suggest, please let me know. I hope to hear some great suggestions!

CHAPTER NEWS

Rethinking Ethics: 2020 NASW-Illinois Chapter Hybrid Conference

Early Bird Rates Deadline has been extended until August 30th - save $25.00 with your early bird registration. This year’s conference will be taking place on Thursday, November 19, 2020, in a new hybrid format allowing for both live virtual and in-person attendance. Meet with other social work professionals from around the state to earn up to 6 CEUs, including 3.0 CEUs in ethics and trainings on sexual harassment prevention and mandated reporting. . Read more here: https://www.naswil.org/conference.

Other Chapter News

• An Update ASWB Licensing Exams During COVID-19

• Social Justice Brief: Addressing COVID-19 and Correctional Facilities - A Social Work Imperative

• Updates on 2021 Licensure Renewal

• COVID-19: Legal Considerations for Social Workers Resuming In-Person Services

• New NASW Practice Alert: COVID-19 Resources for School Social Workers

• COVID-19: Practice Guidelines for Reopening Social Work Practices

• State-by-State Guide to the Rules/Laws About Telehealth Services Across State Lines

For more, go to the NASW-Illinois Chapter News page: https://www.naswil.org/blog