Field Instructor Professional Development Schedule (for FIFSW field instructors only)
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 19, 2026 9:00 am – 11:00 am Zoom | Professional Development: Preparing for your Student and Orientation to Field Education Facilitator: Eileen McKee and James Curtis-Welsh (CMHA Hamilton) | Register for Orientation June 19 (required) |
| Thursday September 10, 2026 9:00 am – 10:10 am Zoom | Professional Development: Reviewing Orientation Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Register for Orientation September 10 (required) |
| Thursday September 10, 2026 10:15 am – 11:15 am Zoom | Professional Development: Accessibility Supports for Field Instructors Facilitator: Annicka Stabenow, UofT Accessibility Advisor | Register for Accessibility Supports September 10 (required) |
| Friday September 25, 2026 9:00 am – 11:0 am Zoom | Professional Development: Reviewing Beginnings and Learning Contracts Facilitator: Eileen McKee and Illana Perlman | Register for Beginnings and Learning Contracts September 25 (required) |
| Friday November 27, 2026 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 27 (required) |
| Thursday December 3, 2026 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 3 (required) |
| Thursday December 3, 2026 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 3 (required) |
| Friday January 8, 2027 9:00am – 10:30am Zoom | Professional Development: Microaggression and its manifestation in a social work practicum Facilitator: Natasha Prashad, People Strategy, Equity & Culture, UofT | Register for Microaggression January 8 (required) |
| Friday January 15, 2027 9:00 to 10:30 am Zoom | Professional Development: Practicum Beginnings and Learning Contracts Facilitator: Eileen McKee | Register for Beginnings and Learning Contracts January 15 (required) |
| Friday March 5, 2027 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 5 (required) |