GWSCSW Continuing Education Instructor's FAQs

In order to submit a proposal, the presenter MUST BE A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER and MEMBER OF THE GWSCSW. A member may pair with a non-member or non-social worker to present. Proposals must be relevant to the field of social work and clinical social work practice and have specific goals, objectives and agenda (see template for specifics).

Proposals are due by January 15 for the year preceding the academic calendar year (i.e., due January 15, 2012 for academic year 2012-2013). Although this may seem like a long time before actually presenting, it is vital to keep to this deadline for review purposes, revisions, and advertising of courses.

Upon receiving the proposal, the committee has up to 60 days to review it. During summer months, this may take slightly longer. Committee meetings are typically held monthly from November – May and then bi-monthly from May - November. If you haven't heard from a committee member after 1 month, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yes. For many proposals we offer feedback and an opportunity for re-submittal.

Yes. We may decide not to teach a course based on scheduling or other concerns related to the course's content or if there has been a similar course taught in recent years. We would let you know if we are holding off on the presentation until a future date.

We are only accepting proposals that are at least 3 credit hours. However, they may be as many as 6 or even 12 hours over two different days.

The rate is $100 per hour, provided that seven people pay for the course. This amount is the same regardless of how many presenters there are for the course (i.e., if you have two presenters, you will still be paid $100.00 per hour and it will be up to the presenters to decide how to account for that income). Presenters are paid a few weeks after the Chairperson receives the completed evaluations.

In order for the Society to break even in offering courses, we need to have at least 7 registrants pay. This means that if we have less than that, 2 weeks prior to the presentation date, we will contact the presenter about the situation, work on additional advertising, depending on how close to 7 we have, and then cancel a class if there are less than 7 at least 1 week beforehand. Occasionally, there have been presenters that are willing to take a reduction in fee (less than $100.00) so that they can present. We will do everything we can to be in touch with the presenter to work through this type of situation.

Yes, you can still teach the course, but you will not be paid.

This is a joint effort between you and the Committee. We ask that you provide at least two possible dates and times and we will work to accommodate your needs with those of the overall schedule. There are times when we cannot accommodate your request but would work with you to see if other dates are possible.

This is also a joint effort. Many courses are provided in peoples' offices, assuming they can accommodate 7 people. However, we are currently looking at finding spaces that can be used on a more regular basis to help presenters. If you would like a different space than one you can provide, the Committee may be able to offer you use of a different office or provide you with a list of places you can rent from.

Yes. This is one of the primary functions of the committee. Committee members will be available to guide you through the mechanics of presenting, and help you anticipate issues and concerns.

This is not a requirement. If you would like to use technology or media that you may not be familiar with, we can find people who can assist you with this. We may be able to find presentation locations that will have equipment available.

At least one week prior to teaching the course, you will receive certificates, a sign-in sheet, evaluation forms, email addresses of participants and detailed instructions on how to submit these materials and give out certificates. If you do not receive these materials at least five days prior to teaching the course, please contact the GWSCSW office at gwscsw@gmail.com or a member of the Committee to ensure you will get the appropriate materials.

The materials you use as handouts for your presentation are your responsibility to copy and have ready. It is not in our budget to pay for these materials. However, if there are a lot of registrants and a lot of material that you have to give out, we can certainly discuss this issue to see how we might help. We cannot afford to have our office manager spend the time to do that for you but if it feels like the cost to the presenter is too great, please contact the committee to discuss this issue. We do not want presenting to be a burden, financially, on presenter.

Yes. The Society will grant you Continuing Education credit for teaching.