Colorado School Social Work Association News & Updates

2026 School Social Work Conference Call for Presenters and Sponsors

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:59:01 GMT

Our annual conference is on the horizon! We're excited for school social workers across our state to come together for a day of learning, growth, and connection.

Conference Information

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Location: Adams 12 Conference Center: 1500 E. 128th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241

To apply to be a conference Breakout Session Presenter, Sponsor, or Exhibitor, please visit the links below:

Notice: Dual Membership Option Ending on 8/18/23

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:40:40 GMT

Notice: Dual Membership Option Ending on 8/18/23

The School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) has updated their membership options and have new rates as of 8/1/23. CSSWA has previously offered a dual membership option (CSSWA + SSWAA).

Payment was provided to SSWAA, on behalf of CSSWA dual members, through a manual process of the CSSWA Treasurer writing and mailing checks via USPS. This process often caused a delay for our members in configuring their SSWAA account and accessing SSWAA members-only resources.

Because of the various membership levels now available for SSWAA and the noted lag in dual members accessing resources, beginning 8/18/23, the dual membership option will no longer be available on CSSWA.org.

Between 8/1/23 - 8/18/23, any new dual members will be enrolled in the basic SSWAA membership option along with an annual CSSWA membership.

Any existing dual members will be converted to the CSSWA Regular membership level on their next renewal date.

The CSSWA Regular Membership rate of $50 annually will not increase. The Student, Retired, and Affiliate Membership levels and rates will also remain in tact.

We fully encourage our CSSWA members to continue or enroll in SSWAA membership - not only because it supports advocacy and policy efforts at the national level, but there are also fantastic SSWAA member benefits including professional liability insurance and great professional learning opportunities.

We will have a link to SSWAA membership information and enrollment on our CSSWA Join page. Removing the dual membership option will allow you the flexibility to select your preferred SSWAA membership level and will expedite the time it takes to access members-only resources and benefits.

If you have any questions, please contact us at csswa.1@gmail.com.

Solidarity with CSSP & NASP

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:20:21 GMT

The Colorado School Social Work Association stands in solidarity with the Colorado Society of School Psychologists in condemning the acts of racism that took place on February 8, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center during the National Association of School Psychologist Conference.

As school social workers, our ethical values of social justice and integrity guide our work. School social workers are committed to being transformational leaders in promoting equity, inclusivity, and social justice in our schools and in the communities in which our students live and learn.

As Colorado school social workers and with the 2023 National School Social Work Conference coming to our state, we want to be clear that racism and inequality do not have a place in Colorado. We anticipate and are excited for a conference full of learning and connection rooted in an environment of inclusivity. The Colorado School Social Work Association will continue our leadership in promoting the viability and professional excellence of Colorado school social workers, and through that leadership, it is our responsibility to address and disrupt both instances of and systems of inequity.

The mission of the Colorado School Social Work Association is to enhance the wellbeing of students, families, and the community within the educational system. We must live out this mission and engage in our work in an actively anti-racist manner, and we are committed to this work as our own organization and in solidarity with our Colorado school psychologist colleagues.

For additional information on Racial Equity and Social Justice resources in our profession, please visit sswaa.org/racial-equity-and-social-justice. For more details on the steps being taken by the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center to address the harm caused, we invite you to read the updates provided by the National Association of School Psychologists.

February Newsletter

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:32:48 GMT

Check out the February 2023 CSSWA Newsletter for exciting updates, announcements, and events!

Invitation to the Conference Planning Committee

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:34:14 GMT

Are you interested in becoming more involved with CSSWA?

We are looking for volunteers (both CSSWA members and non-members) who are interested in joining our Conference Planning Committee to plan our Fall 2023 Conference.

Our first meeting will be held virtually through Zoom on Thursday, October 27th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Objectives of the first committee meeting:

Selecting Fall 2023 conference date and location
Strategic planning for the year ahead with timeline of tasks to be completed
Determining future committee meeting dates and times

If you are interested, please sign up through this link prior to the meeting. You will receive the Zoom link after signing up.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us.

We hope to see you there!

Postponed: 2022 Colorado School Social Work Conference

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:19:09 GMT

The 2022 Colorado School Social Work Conference has been postponed. This difficult decision was made for a variety of reasons including scheduling challenges. We plan to return to an in-person state conference in Fall 2023.

As school social workers, we value strong professional development and collaboration with local, state, and national partners.

In the spirit of these values, we encourage you to explore and attend two upcoming conferences:

1) Colorado Safe Schools Summit presented by the Colorado School Safety Resource Center

Thursday, October 20, 2022: In-person in Thornton, CO and Virtual

Friday, October 21, 2022: Virtual Only

2) National School Social Work Conference presented by the School Social Work Association of America

Wednesday, March 29 - Saturday, April 1, 2023: In-person in Broomfield, CO

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the information shared here, please do not hesitate to contact the CSSWA Board.

Welcome to our New Website!

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:36:15 GMT

You may notice that CSSWA's website looks a bit different. That's because it is! Welcome to our new site!

We have transitioned to a new platform, WildApricot, to support our organization's website and member management needs.

Members will be able to log in to their accounts, explore membership options, enroll in auto-renewal, and view members-only benefits such as supervision and job boards, a member directory, and exclusive resources.

Our News & Updates page will be updated frequently to include school social work, education, and Colorado-related announcements, articles, and happenings around our state.

Finally, our Events page will be the go-to destination for conferences, webinars, professional learning opportunities occurring in Colorado and beyond.

If you would like to share information on our News & Updates or Events page, please feel free to contact us.