Field Instructor Professional Development Schedule
FIFSW provides Field Instructors with ongoing professional development opportunities, from field education orientation and explanations of practicum processes to specific issues and topics relevant to the work of student supervision. Field Instructors who attend a minimum of three sessions will receive a certificate of hours attended that may contribute to fulfilling OCSWSSW Continuing Competence Program requirements.
Registration is required.
Date and Location |
Event |
Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Friday June 20, 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am Zoom | Professional Development: Preparing for your Student and Orientation to Field Education Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Register for Orientation June 20 (required) |
| Friday September 5, 2025 9:00 am – 10:10 am Zoom | Professional Development: Reviewing Orientation Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Register for Orientation September 5 (required) |
| Friday September 5, 2025 10:15 am – 11:15 am Zoom | Professional Development: Accessibility Supports for Field Instructors Facilitator: Annicka Stabenow amd Bethany Ohab, UofT Accessibility Advisor | Register for Accessibility Supports September 5 (required) |
| Friday September 26, 2025 9:00 am – 11:0 am Zoom | Professional Development: Reviewing Beginnings and Learning Contracts Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Register for Beginnings and Learning Contracts September 26 (required) |
| Friday November 7, 2025 9:00am – 10:30am Zoom | Microaggression and its manifestation in a social work practicum Facilitator: Natasha Prashad, UofT’s Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office | Register for Microaggression November 7 (required) |
| Friday November 14, 2025 9:00 am – 10:30 am Zoom | Professional Development: Giving Feedback and Completing the Evaluation Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Registration for Feedback and Midterm Evaluation November 14 (required) |
| Friday December 5, 2025 9:00 am – 10:20 am Zoom | Professional Development: Preparing for your Student and Orientation to Field Education Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Register for Orientation December 5 (required) |
| Friday December 5, 2025 10:30 to 11:15 am Zoom | Professional Development: Accessibility Supports for Field Instructors Facilitator: Annicka Stabenow and Bethany Ohab, UofT Accessibility Advisor | Register for Accessibility December 5 (required) |
| Friday January 16, 2026 9:00 to 10:30 am Zoom | Professional Development: Practicum Beginnings and Learning Contracts Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Register for Beginnings and Learning Contracts January 16 (required) |
| Friday March 6, 2026 9:00 to 10:30 am Zoom | Professional Development: Giving Feedback and Completing the Evaluation Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Register for Feedback and Midterm Evaluation March 6 (required) |