EmpowerED RFP Application

This application is for any individual interested in becoming an NASW-CA approved CE educator to help elevate social work practice. The National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter is a recognized provider for continuing education credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LEPs, authorized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and we are actively searching for diverse leaders who are at the forefront of evidence-based change, and those who are actively engaged in and leading social movements in clinical and advocacy initiatives. Accepted proposals will be integrated into NASW-CA’s EmpowerEd programming and trainers are invited to publicize their biographies and links to their professional websites and profiles to further amplify their work, publications, and visibility. EmpowerEd’s reach spans broadly as our site benefits from over 12,000 users each year.

NASW-CA Instructor Criteria

Licensed: The presenter shall hold a current valid license and be free from any disciplinary action by the BBS or other jurisdiction; be knowledgeable, current, and skillful in the subject matter as evidenced through: A master’s degree and validated professional experience in content area Teaching experience in content area within last two years.

Non-Licensed: The presenter shall hold a current master’s degree and be certified in content area, or show evidence of specialized training and/or professional experience, as well as having one year’s experience in teaching content area within the last two years Teaching Experience: Knowledgeable and skilled in Adult Education Theory and Methods.

We are actively searching for presenters who have practice experience, education and knowledge, and teaching experience in the following topics areas:

Treatment Modalities:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
Family-Focused Therapy (FFT)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy/Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Multimodal Attachment Therapy (M-MAT)
Play Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
Personality Disorder Treatment

Critical Race Theory

Specialty Practice Areas and Topics:

Ethics

Marking and Establishing a Private Practice
Racial equity and cultural responsiveness
Anti-Racist Practices
School Social Work
Healthcare Social Work and Leadership
Crisis Response and Intervention
Older Adults and End-of-Life Interventions
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Social Determinants of Health
Disaster Social Work
Veterans and Military Social Work
Interventions specific to neurodiverse clients
DisAbility and Accessibility
LGBTQIAP2+ topics
Working with 0-5 populations & Early Intervention/Prevention
Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking
Substance Use
Clinical Supervision
California Law and Ethics
Exam Preparation for the California Law and Ethics licensure exam
Telehealth
Social Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Social Work Policy: Advocacy and Public Policy

This application MUST include all required documents in order to be reviewed.

Only one application is necessary per topic.

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* 1. Primary Contact for CE Application Documentation, Pre/Post Course Reports, CE Correspondence with NASW-CA

Name

Company/Organization

For Profit or Non-Profit?

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Applications must include all required documents in order to be reviewed.

I understand and agree to these terms.

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* 3. About the Presenter(s) and Planning Person(s) Involved: Do you have an LCSW on staff to support your planning for the event(s) involved?

Yes

Name(s) and License Number(s):

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* 4. If No, how do you plan to ensure that content is relevant and meaningful to the social work community, reflecting principles and standards of diversity, equity, and inclusion?

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* 5. Presenter/Speaker Information. If there are multiple presenter(s)/speaker(s), please see Question 6.

Presenter Name: First, Last

Professional Licensee Type, Number, State

Employer

Email Address

Phone Number

History of presenting/speaking on this lecture topic? Yes (when/where?) / No.

Presentation Title/Topic

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* 6. If you have multiple presenters/speakers as part of a multi-level training course, please upload a document that informs us of each and all presenters/speakers name, professional licensee type, licensee number, state of licensure, employer, email address, phone number, and biography, as well as, presenting lecture topic which seeks CEUs, and any relevant history of lecturing on the subject here.

Please Note: any information not included will delay your CE application's review and approval.

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* 7. If you have presenters that are not licensed, please describe their relevant work experience that qualifies them to present on the topic for continuing education:

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* 8. Could you please describe the history of this course, including the date it was initially offered, the frequency, and the process for regularly updating and improving the course content (within the last 5 years) to ensure its relevance?

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* 9. Are your presenter(s)/speaker(s) members of NASW? If so, provide all member names below.

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* 10. Please upload a professional resume or Curriculum Vitae for all Presenter(s). You will need to compile the documents to a single file for upload

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* 11. Please upload a professional biography for all of the Presenter(s). You will need to compile the documents to a single file for upload.

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* 12. Please upload a professional photo of each/all Presenter(s). You will need to compile the documents to a single file for upload.

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* 13. Please upload a document that includes the following information for each session that you are seeking CEU approval. The document must include:

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Course Description: Include details on how the continuing education provided is applicable to social work and falls within the scope of practice for social workers. (If your program has multiple course descriptions, there will be an opportunity to upload all course descriptions below.)

Course Learning Objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy (3 minimum)

Course Outline-timed agenda matching objective hours

Land Acknowledgement

A statement that describes how the workshop/training will include themes and topics relevant to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Intersectionality, Power Analysis, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism

Total number of CEUs seeking approval

Sample PPT and presentation materials

Reference list of peer-reviewed materials supporting content linked to the learning objectives within the last 5 years.

Current copy of professional license if applicable (LCSW or other)

Course evaluation results (if any)

Sample of a presentation (if any):

Audio recording

Video recording

sample provided here.

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* 14. DEI Statement/Policy: Please upload your organization/agency/company Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Intersectionality, Power Analysis, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism statement.

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* 15. Learner Material: Please upload relevant presentation materials here.

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* 16. Complaints and Grievances: Please tell us about your process for responding to complaints and/or grievances from participants regarding course content:

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* 17. NASW-CA CE APPROVAL AGREEMENT

I understand that the information submitted in this application will remain confidential, subject to disclosure within the NASW-CA CE Approval Program, upon request, necessary to comply with assessment criteria.

I certify that the information provided herein is accurate and, if approved, I agree to abide by all the criteria outlined in this application.

I certify that I will teach content in alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics, with specific mention of social justice, non-discrimination, and evidence-based practices.

I understand that NASW-CA staff may request adjustments to course content or other relevant components so as to secure CE approval, and I may be required to make those changes

I understand that all materials as indicated as necessary in the RFP packet will need to be submitted. In the event that any component is missing, all grievances about CE credits or lack thereof will be routed to me.

I understand that I must not promote, offer, or sell specific products or services in the context of a learning activity.

I understand that my course materials must not promote a specific product or service

I understand that the application must include all required documents prior to review.

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* 18. As part of your proposal, please provide your ideal rate for the services outline in this RFP. Please note that the submitted rate is not guaranteed and subject to review and approval.

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* 19. I attest to the RFP Approval Agreement above. Please enter your full name here:

Any applications that are submitted without meeting all requirements will not be reviewed.

For any questions regarding the RFP application process, you may reach out to ce@naswca.org.

Thank you for your application. We will confirm receipt to the email address provided above.