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EVENTS CALENDAR

November 21-25, 2008
Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting
National Harbor, MD

January 16-18, 2009
Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference
New Orleans, LA

 

Social work education events and conferences can be found on the CSWE Calendar of Events.

What Will You Be Doing in 2020?

The CSWE Gero-Ed Center prepares social work faculty and students to meet the demographic realities of our aging society. This Web site is the online resource for social work faculty, students, and practitioners who are committed to enhancing their gerontological competence.

News

Caregiving Report Released by Council on Social Work Education and American Journal of Nursing

A report entitled “State of the Science: Professional Partners Supporting Family Caregivers” was released jointly by the Council on Social Work Education’s Journal of Social Work Education (JSWE) and the American Journal of Nursing (AJN). This report examines how nurses and social workers can improve their knowledge and skills to better assist unpaid caregivers in their monumental responsibilities.

Apply for the Specialized Gerontology Program!

The Gero-Ed Center is now accepting applications for a new specialized gerontology funding opportunity for up to 20 BSW, MSW, or combined BSW/MSW programs*!

Visit the Specialized Gero Program page to download and review the Request for Proposals (RFP) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and for additional information.

Selected programs will receive up to $10,000 over two years (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2011), to develop competency-based aging-specific curriculum via the Specialized Gerontology (“Gero”) Program. The Specialized Gero Program provides faculty with the resources to develop, implement, and institutionalize gerontological competencies at the generalist and advanced levels of practice—as a minor, area of emphasis, certificate, specialization, or concentration.

(*In order to be considered for funding, programs must be accredited by CSWE and have gero content currently infused in foundation courses. Please see the RFP and FAQ for details.)

 

eLearning

Take Our eLearning Course Today

Purchase A Planned Change Model: Preparing Gerontologically-Competent Graduates today to learn our planned change model.

Educational Opportunities

Teaching Resources - Our library of syllabi, exercises, and other teaching tools provides an easy way of infusing gerontology into your classroom.

eLearning - The courses in our eLearning series will guide you through ways to implement change in your curriculum and program.

Gero-Ed Track - Information on the Gero-Ed Track of the CSWE Annual Program Meeting (APM), our special APM gerontology events, and the Rosen Gero Student Awards.

MAC Project - The Masters Advanced Curriculum (MAC) Project focuses on three advanced MSW specialty practice areas - mental health, substance use, and health. Learn more about the Gero Innovations Grant.

Aging Times (e-Newsletter)

Aging Times is the CSWE Gero-Ed Center's quarterly e-newsletter and the best way to stay connected to our programs and opportunities. Subscribe today!

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