To continue meeting the growing demand for online continuing education, NASW-NY maintains an open call for CE course proposals.
We are seeking presenters to offer diverse, engaging, and practice-relevant programs that will help us build a full calendar year of CE offerings. We are looking for workshops ranging from 1.0 to 15.0 CE hours. Programs are reviewed and scheduled on a rolling basis.

Note: A separate proposal must be submitted for each CE program. For example:
  • If you are proposing five 1-hour CE programs, you must submit five separate proposals.
  • If you are proposing one 5-hour CE program, you only need to submit one proposal.
CE COURSE QUESTIONS

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* 1. CE Program Name:

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* 2. Total CE program length in hours:

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* 3. Preferred Date/Day/Time Note: We are currently booking CE programs approximately 9 months in advance. If you have a preferred day of the week, time slot preferences, or a date that falls beyond 9 months, please include that information here:

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* 4. Presentation Type (Please check all that apply.)

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* 5. If in person, location:

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* 6. Teaching Methods (Please check all that apply.)

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* 7. Were you referred to submit this proposal by a NASW-NY CE Taskforce group or a specific individual?
Note: NASW-NY staff do not count as Taskforce.

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* 8. If yes, please specify which CE Taskforce group (Micro, Mezzo, or Macro) or the name of the individual:

PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS

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* 9. Do you plan to use Breakout Rooms during the presentation?

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* 10. Do you plan to use Poll Questions during the presentation?

TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS

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* 11. Do you plan to share your slides or handouts with the audience?

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* 12. Have you ever presented a webinar before?

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* 13. Have you previously used online platforms to present (e.g. Zoom)?

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* 14. Does your computer have a built-in microphone for audio?

PRESENTATION MATERIAL QUESTIONS

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* 15. PRACTICE AREAS
Please ensure practice areas are clearly referenced and integrated in your Course Description. Your description should make explicit mention of how the topic relates to the populations or areas selected.

Important: If you check a box that is marked with (Presenter Identity and Experience Policy required), you must also complete the Presenter Identity and Experience Policy section of this proposal, including a positionality statement.

(Please check all that apply)

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* 16. DIVERSITY ARENAS
As part of the Diversity plan for NASW-NY, we are working to track the presence of a variety of topic areas and populations in our CE presentations. As status within a non-dominant group can have a dramatic impact on statistics, outcomes, and service delivery, please note all population groups that are addressed directly within your presentation.

(Please check all that apply)

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* 17. Presentation Material Age Groups (Please check all that apply):

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* 18. Presentation Audience (Please check all that apply):

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* 19. NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (NYSED) IDENTIFIED TOPICS
The Continuing Education course must contribute to the professional practice of social work and have at least one of the NYSED topics identified below as its focus (Please check which best apply.)

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* 20. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Please provide a brief description (5-10 sentences) of the continuing education course content. The content should directly address any Practice Areas, Diversity Arenas, and NYSED Topics you have selected. It should reflect a draft outline of the course.

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* 21. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Please provide 3-5 learning objectives describing what participants should be able to do upon completion of the continuing education course (i.e., apply new knowledge, skills, abilities). Each objective must use a measurable action verb aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy (e.g., describe, analyze, apply—not understand or learn). For guidance, see: https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-taxonomy/

Following this course, participants will be able to:

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* 22. Timed Agenda
Please outline the presentation topics and the approximate time for each topic. Be specific and break down the content into smaller sections (e.g., 20–30 minute increments rather than 1-hour blocks). Please be sure to include time for participant Q&A and discussion. Agendas that are too vague (e.g., "1 hour – presentation") may be returned for revision.

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* 23. RECORDING (Optional)
If you would like a recording of your CE program available to NASW members, allowing them to watch the program recording and receive CE credits, then complete this section.

To see where the recording would be posted, you can go to this link: https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/SearchResults?q=nys&searchType=1

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* 24. POST-TEST QUESTIONS (Optional)
Presenters may submit multiple-choice, single-answer, post-test questions, with an answer key. The number of questions may vary based on the length of the course. The questions and answers should reflect that the participant has mastered the learning objectives and presented material.

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* 25. REFERENCE LIST
Presenters should provide a copy of their reference list and/or any resource materials they plan to use in the development of the course. All references/resources should be recent, within the past 10 years unless seminal or historical in nature. We request that references are in APA format. Please provide an explanation for any reference materials that are seminal or historical in nature and note that these will require prior approval by our CE department.

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* 26. PRIMARY PRESENTER'S INFORMATION

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* 27. PRIMARY-PRESENTER RESUME/CV
Presenters must provide a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae to demonstrate their ability to provide the proposed continuing education program. The resume or curriculum vitae should indicate experience with proposed population/content area, and specifically highlight previous trainings provided on related topics.

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* 28. CO-PRESENTER'S INFORMATION

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* 29. CO-PRESENTER RESUME/CV
Presenters must provide a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae to demonstrate their ability to provide the proposed continuing education program. The resume or curriculum vitae should indicate experience with proposed population/content area, and specifically highlight previous trainings provided on related topics.

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* 30. CO-PRESENTER'S INFORMATION

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* 31. CO-PRESENTER RESUME/CV
Presenters must provide a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae to demonstrate their ability to provide the proposed continuing education program. The resume or curriculum vitae should indicate experience with proposed population/content area, and specifically highlight previous trainings provided on related topics.

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* 32. PRIMARY PRESENTER BIO
Presenters are asked to provide a short bio (5-10 sentences) documenting their education, work experience or background, and specific expertise related to the subject matter or topic. The bio will be used to market the continuing education course.

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* 33. CO-PRESENTER BIO
Presenters are asked to provide a short bio (5-10 sentences) documenting their education, work experience or background, and specific expertise related to the subject matter or topic. The bio will be used to market the continuing education course.

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* 34. CO-PRESENTER BIO
Presenters are asked to provide a short bio (5-10 sentences) documenting their education, work experience or background, and specific expertise related to the subject matter or topic. The bio will be used to market the continuing education course.

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* 35. PRIMARY PRESENTER PHOTO
Presenters may provide a recent photo for use in marketing efforts. The photo will be used to market the continuing education course.

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* 36. CO-PRESENTER PHOTO
Presenters may provide a recent photo for use in marketing efforts. The photo will be used to market the continuing education course.

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* 37. CO-PRESENTER PHOTO
Presenters may provide a recent photo for use in marketing efforts. The photo will be used to market the continuing education course.

PRESENTER IDENTITY AND EXPERIENCE POLICY
To ensure the authenticity and credibility of presentations across all programming, including Continuing Education, we have established guidelines regarding the identity and experience of presenters. This policy is designed to uphold the integrity and relevance of content, reflecting the diverse lived experiences of social workers and the communities they serve.

Policy Statement: In alignment with our commitment to genuine representation and effective Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Anti-Racism education, all presentations within these program areas must be led by individuals who possess both professional expertise and direct lived experience with the populations being discussed. This includes, but is not limited to, considerations of race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, gender, immigration status, ability, class, and religion. To ensure this standard, presenters are required to submit a positionality statement that highlights their relationship to their various identities.
Guidelines:
1. Direct Experience Requirement: Presenters must have direct, lived experience related to the specific area they are addressing. For example, individuals presenting on issues of racism must be from a racially or ethnically diverse community and have lived experience with racism or prejudice.
Co-Presentations: If you do not personally meet the criteria outlined above but have relevant professional expertise, you are encouraged to collaborate with a colleague who does meet the criteria. This ensures that presentations are both professionally informed and authentically representative.
2. Professional Expertise: In addition to lived experience, presenters must also have relevant professional practice experience in the area they are discussing. This ensures a comprehensive, informed, and applicable presentation.

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* 38. POSITIONALITY STATEMENT
Positionality is a reflective statement that acknowledges the social, cultural, and political contexts that shape an individual’s perspectives, identity, and biases. These statements help us understand a presenter’s self-awareness in relation to power dynamics, privilege, and marginalization.

Components of a Positionality Statement:
1. Introduce yourself and your background.
2. Discuss your experience with your proposed topic.
3. Reflect on your biases and assumptions.
4. Explain how your positionality influences your work.
For examples of a Positionality Statement, view our full Presenter Identity and Experience Policy available here.

If you checked any of the following Practice Areas in the section above, you are required to submit a Positionality Statement:
Anti-Racism
Dis/abilities (Intellectual / Developmental / Physical)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Immigrants / Refugees
LGBTQIA+
Military / Veterans

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* 39. PRESENTER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CANCELLATION POLICY
Before submitting, please review NASW-NY’s CE program cancellation policy. NASW-NY is committed to delivering high-quality CE programs as scheduled. Effective immediately:
  • CE programs will only be canceled if the scheduled presenter is unable to present.
  • NASW-NY staff are not permitted to present or share program materials on behalf of the presenter.
  • Low registration will not result in cancellation.
  • If a program must be canceled due to presenter unavailability, all registered participants will be notified as soon as possible.

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