November 2020 - Jane Addams District Update

Patricia Schofield, Jane Addams District Chair

Hi Jane Addams District Members,

As the fall season arrives in full spender, may it bring hope for an end to this pandemic and spread peace across our country.

A sincere welcome to all new and renewing members. Thanks for your continued support.

Last month, our planned webinar for October 20, 2020, was cancelled due to lack of enrollment. The goal was to evaluate our own professional growth, strengths, and skills. It appeared to generate some interest, but the timing must have been wrong. I hope our guest speaker, Steve Ritter will consider presenting in mid-January.

In other news do not miss out on a chance to get your educations needs before the holiday rush. There’s still time to register for this year’s Rethinking Ethics: 2020 NASW-Illinois Chapter Conference! Earn up to 6.0 CEUs including licensure requirements for ethics and trainings on sexual harassment prevention and mandated reporting. There’s just over one year left to get your 30 CEUs for renewal! Read more and register here: https://www.naswil.org/conference

In case you missed it, below are links to read about the new licensure requirements for 2021 as well as update on telehealth practice.

• Recent updates on licensure requirements for the 2021 cycle: https://www.naswil.org/post/updates-on-2021-licensure-renewal

• Recent Updates on Telehealth Practice in IL: https://www.naswil.org/post/updates-on-the-telehealth-practice-during-covid-19

• In-Person CEU Waiver: https://www.naswil.org/post/breaking-news-nasw-il-efforts-successful-in-getting-in-person-ceu-requirements-waived-by-idfpr

As this year of the pandemic comes to a close and we approach Thanksgiving, let us remember our blessings. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or if I can assist you in any way.

Peace,

Patricia Schofield

Jane Addams District Chair

jaddams.naswil@socialworkers.org

309-540-9915