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​​SSWAA's annual National Conference includes a wide variety of useful breakout workshop sessions, opportunities to connect and network with other social work professionals, and an exciting lineup of keynote presenters.
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Spend time networking with colleagues from around the country and the world as you exchange intervention strategies and best practices. Check out our exhibitors in between sessions as they showcase innovative resources, educational services. Earn CEs by attending sessions led by nationally recognized leaders in the profession focusing on issues and skills critical to School Social Workers and numerous products to restock your libraries, assessment toolkits and treasure chests of activities.
Expand your knowledge through powerful professional learning!
Elevate your practice as you gain meaningful tools and resources for the work!
Engage with other professionals leaving you inspired and renewed!
Event Information
2026 National Conference Rates
Pre-Registration will end two weeks before the conference in order to allow for proper space and meal planning.
Attendees wishing to register after March 10th (9pm EST) will need to do so On-Site (if space allows). Meal counts are due to the hotel in advance of the conference and minimal adjustments can be made to meal counts. For this reason, the Late/On-Site Rate does not guarantee meals. Early Bird Rates will be offered for 6 weeks and require payment at the time of registration (CC payment only).
Note regarding payment: Payment is due within the registration window in order to receive that registration rate. Payment made at a later date will be subject to current registration prices. If registering with a Purchase Order, please plan in advance so that check
payment is received promptly. Purchase Orders will not be accepted within 30 days of the event since this does not allow enough time for the Purchase Order to be fulfilled. Purchase Order payments not received by Friday, March 6th must be paid on site or a late fee will
apply and entry may be denied. *Please see Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for complete details.
Note: Registration changes and re-creation of invoices, such as switching a registration from one individual to another, or re-creating a group invoice from previously created individual registrations can be accommodated for a $25 administrative fee. No changes in registration will be accepted four weeks before the start date of the event. Start date is noted as the pre-conference date. In the case of a verified emergency, SSWAA staff will change registrations at their discretion.
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For New York School Social Workers: SSWAA is again pleased to partner with the New York State School Social Workers’ Association (NYSSSWA) in order to provide New York approved CEUs/CE hours. As in the past, you will need to register with SSWAA for the conference and ALSO register with NYSSSWA for just the provision of CE/CEUs. Due to administrative costs, NYSSSWA’s CE Fees are $30 for NYSSSWA members or $60 for NYSSSWA Non-members so BE SURE to include these fees when requesting a Purchase Order for reimbursement from your school district. New York attendees will be notified once NYSSSWA registration is open.
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**All ADA Request must be submitted by January 25, 2026 to ensure proper planning.
Session Information
CE INFORMATION
School Social Work Association of America, 1789, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. School Social Work Association of America maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 7/27/2023-7/27/2026.​ Social workers participating in this conference (Pre-Conference and Full Conference) will receive up to 18 continuing education credits.
Note: Many state licensing boards impose specific limitations on course content, distance education, or other elements of continuing education, even when courses are taken from approved providers. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the courses taken will meet the requirements for your state licensure.
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For New York School Social Workers: SSWAA is again pleased to partner with the New York State School Social Workers’ Association (NYSSSWA) in order to provide New York approved CEUs/CE hours. As in the past, you will need to register with SSWAA for the conference and ALSO register with NYSSSWA for just the provision of CE/CEUs. Due to administrative costs, NYSSSWA’s CE Fees are $30 for NYSSSWA members or $60 for NYSSSWA Non-members so BE SURE to include these fees when requesting a Purchase Order for reimbursement from your school district. New York attendees will be notified once NYSSSWA registration is open.
Hotel & Travel
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
The 2026 National School Social Work Conference will be hosted at the historic St. Louis Union Station Hotel. This beautifully restored landmark blends timeless architecture with modern amenities, featuring an aquarium, restaurants, and a stunning light show—making it a one-of-a-kind setting for learning and connection.
Group Room Rates (per night, plus tax): $219
Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND AT THE 2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Sponsorship and exhibitor registration are officially open!
Explore the 2026 Prospectus to find the perfect opportunity to connect with over 1,000 school social workers, administrators, and mental health professionals from across the country. Spaces fill quickly—reserve early for maximum visibility and engagement.