2024 Educational Forum

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) invites you to attend its virtual Educational Forum on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST.  What to Expect This half-day virtual event is an excellent opportunity for registrants to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: College Update Panel Discussion: Touchpoints of Trust: Setting Boundaries and Navigating Consent Panel Discussion Question Period In…

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2023 Educational Forum

The Educational Forums are part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series. These half-day events are an excellent opportunity for registrants to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: College Update Panel Discussion: Supporting Clients with Care and Competence Through Intimate Partner Violence Panel Discussion Question Period https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpoP3QRH_zA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWqdQA20nw0 In addition to a College update from Denitha Breau RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, the Educational Forum will include…

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2022 Educational Forum

The Educational Forums are part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series. These half-day events are an excellent opportunity for members to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: OCSWSSW update Keynote address Keynote Q&As https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9UBWVSBSVQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTdj7LIGE5A Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Keynote Address: The Journey to Unity: Disrupting Racism and Decolonizing Child WelfareSpeakers: Sherrie Moore, MSW, RSW, Service Director, Family and Children’s Services Niagara, and Elizabeth Sault, Indigenous…

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2021 Educational Forum

On October 27, 2021, the College invited members to participate in its virtual Educational Forum. The Educational Forums are part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series. These half-day events are an excellent opportunity for members to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: OCSWSSW update Keynote address Keynote Q&As October 27 Educational Forum https://www.youtube.com/embed/8SH0U1yzoyU Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Keynote Address: The role of social service…

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2020 Educational Forums

On October 22 and November, the College invited members to participate in its virtual Educational Forums. The Educational Forums are part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series. These half-day events are an excellent opportunity for members to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – OCSWSSW update9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Keynote address10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Keynote Q&As In light…

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2019 Educational Forums

The College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations: Sault Ste. Marie: October 17, 2019Ottawa: November 14, 2019 The Forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This initiative is in response to members who want to stay connected with the College but are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day…

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2018 Educational Forums

The College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations: North Bay: October 11, 2018Kingston: October 25, 2018 The Forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This initiative is in response to members who want to stay connected with the College but are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED)…

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2017 Educational Forums

The College held this year’s Educational Forums for members in Sudbury, October 19, 2017 and Kitchener, October 26, 2017. Sudbury Date:Thursday, October 19, 2017Time:12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location:Radisson Sudbury Hotel 85 Ste. Anne Road Sudbury, ON P3E 4S4 Agenda 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.Lunch/Networking1:15 – 1:45 p.m.OCSWSSW Update1:45 – 2:00 p.m.Break2:00 – 3:30 p.m.Keynote Address and Q&A3:30  – 4:00 p.m.Wrap-up Keynote Speaker – Steven Solomon, MSW, PhD, RSW “As Common as Saying Hello” – Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Homophobic Language…

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2016 Educational Forums

The 2016 Educational Forums were held in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, October 4th, Dryden on Wednesday, October 5th and Windsor on Thursday, October 27th. Thunder Bay When:Tuesday, October 4, 2016Time:11:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.Where:Valhalla Inn1 Valhalla Inn Rd.Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1 Dryden When:Wednesday, October 5, 2016Time:11:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.Where:Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Centre349 Government St.Dryden, ON P8N 3L3 Agenda 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Buffet lunch/networking12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.OCSWSSW Update1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Keynote address and Q&A…

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2015 Educational Forums

This year, the 2015 Educational Forums will be held in St. Catharines on September 25, 2015 and Barrie on October 15, 2015. Don’t miss this opportunity to: Touch base with the CollegeLearn valuable tools to help you in your practiceConnect with your peers If you live in St. Catharines, Barrie, or the surrounding areas, take advantage of this benefit of membership and sign up below! St. Catharines When:Friday, September 25, 2015Time:12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Where:  Four Points by…

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