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 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 16, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom |
Professional Development: Addressing Racial Micro-aggressions Facilitator: Natasha Prashad |
CANCELLED (to be rescheduled) |
| Friday June 23, 2023 9:00 am – 11:00 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Preparing for your Student and Orientation to Field Education Facilitator: Eileen McKee and Carlos Rivera |
Registration (required) |
| Friday September 8, 2023 9:00 am – 10:10 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Reviewing Orientation Facilitator: Eileen McKee and Tarak Ahmed |
Registration (required) |
| Friday September 8, 2023 10:15 am – 11:15 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Accessibility Supports for Field Instructors Facilitator: Hannah Jackson, UofT Accessibility Advisor |
Registration (required) |
| Friday September 29, 2023 9:00 am – 10:30 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Practicum Beginnings and Learning Contracts Facilitator: Eileen McKee |
Registration (required) |
| Friday November 17, 2023 9:00 am – 10:30 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Giving Feedback and Completing the Evaluation Facilitator: Eileen McKee |
Registration (required) |
| Friday December 1, 2023 9:00 am – 10:30 am Zoom |
Professional Development for Field Instructors and Students: Microaggression and its manifestation in a social work practicum Facilitator: Natasha Prashad, UofT’s Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office |
Registration (required) |
| Friday December 15, 2023 9:00 am – 10:20 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Preparing for your Student and Orientation to Field Education Facilitator: Eileen McKee |
Registration (required) |
| Friday December 15, 2023 10:30 to 11:15 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Accessibility Supports for Field Instructors Facilitator: Hannah Jackson, UofT Accessibility Advisor |
Registration (required) |
| Friday January 19, 2024 9:00 to 10:30 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Practicum Beginnings and Learning Contracts | Registration (required) |
| Friday March 8, 2024 9:00 to 10:30 am Zoom |
Professional Development: Giving Feedback and Completing the Evaluation Facilitator: Eileen McKee |
Registration (required) |