CEU Information
February 27-28, 2026
Day 1: 2:00-7:00pm
Day 2: 7:00am-3:30pm
CEUs will be available for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC and PDH will be available for professional educators
$150 for general registration, $112 for participants currently hosting an MSW intern or MSW practicum
Join us for our upcoming retreat on February 27-28, 2026, ” Refill and Recharge: The Heart of the School Social Worker.” The goal of this retreat is to provide a rejuvenating experience designed specifically for school social workers and school mental health providers! This retreat will offer the perfect balance of professional growth and personal renewal. Participants will earn CEUs and PDH and engage in sessions designed to enhance professional wellbeing. Day one will take place at the School of Social Work building (1010 W Nevada St, Urbana) and day two will take place at Levis Faculty Center (919 W Illinois S, Urbana). More event details will be shared via email after registration is complete.
Retreat Agenda:
February 27:
- 2:00pm: Welcome
- 2:30-4:00pm: Session 1: Swipe, Scroll, Support: AI, Apps, and Ethical Practice in School Social Work, presented by Julie Munoz-Najar
- 4:00-5:00pm: Session 2: Animal Assisted Therapy in Schools: Using Facility Dogs to Promote School-Wide Well-Being, presented by Jessica McMeyer and Rocky
- 5:00-7:00pm: Happy Hour at the Literary
February 28:
- 7:00-800am: Yoga with Taylor Jules
- 8:30am: Networking breakfast
- 9:00-10:30am: Session 3: Transforming the Future: Expanding Influence Beyond Caseloads, presented by Catherine Murray
- 10:45am-12:15pm: Session 4: Rooted in Purpose: Sustaining Yourself and Your Practice in School Social Work, presented by Annadel Melendez
- 11:45am-12:45pm: Lunch
- 12:45-1:45pm:
- Breakout 1: Recenter & Rise: Trauma-Informed Strategies and Systemic Advocacy for Sustainable School-Based Careers, presented by Andi Phillips
- Breakout 2: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Professional Advocacy for School Social Workers, presented by Kari Buttera
- 2:30-3:30:
- Breakout 1: School Social Workers as Key Contributors Toward the Transition to Adulthood for Students with Disabilities, presented by Michele Schutz
- Breakout 2: The Development of Self-Efficacy & Professional Learning Communities: Supporting School Social Workers, presented by Jenna Mahoney
Registration:
To complete your registration and pay online, click on the link below.