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national
school social work CONFERENCE

APRIL 13-16, 2027

TUCSON, AZ

​​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! 

2027 Presenting Sponsor

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Event Information

2027 National Conference Rates

Early Bird Registration opens October 1! Space is limited to 750 attendees, and we expect to sell out quickly.

 

October 1–31: Credit card payment only; payment due at registration
November 1: Purchase orders accepted

Pre-Registration will end four weeks before the conference in order to allow for proper space and meal planning.    

Attendees wishing to register after March 13th, 2027 (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 one month, from October 1–31, 2026, and require payment at the time of registration (CC payment only). 

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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 12th, 2027 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.​

**All ADA Request must be submitted by January 22, 2027 to ensure proper planning.

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CE INFORMATION

ACE Approval Statement (SSWAA, 2022-2029):

School Social Work Association of America SSWAA, #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 SSWAA maintains responsibility for this course. ACEprovider approval period: 07/27/2022-07/27/2029.

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Please Note: SSWAA is approved via ASWB's ACEProgram to provide CEs. Each state and licensing body has varying requirements and approval processes. It is up to the individual learner to determine whether ASWB/ACE CEs are accepted for licensure needs. More information about ASWB's ACE program can be found on their website: https://www.aswb.org/licenses/ace-approved-continuing-education/. Individuals will be directed to their state and/or licensing entity for information about individual licensure requirements.

 

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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Hotel & Travel

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

The 2027 National School Social Work Conference will take place at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, this resort offers a true retreat experience with breathtaking mountain views, serene outdoor spaces, and a wide range of on-site activities—providing the ideal backdrop to recharge, connect, and grow together.

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The discounted conference room rate is $269/night. The link to book within our room block will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities

sponsor + exhibit in tucson

Get face time with the people shaping school social work. In 2027, SSWAA is taking over the entire Loews Ventana Canyon Resort for an intentionally smaller national conference.

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With attendance capped at 750 and only 38 sponsor and exhibit tables, your table won't get lost in the crowd. You'll get more time with attendees, deeper conversations, and real visibility with school social workers and leaders from across the country.

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What you get:

  • Dedicated exhibit hall time during breaks, lunches, and our Exhibit Hall Bonanza

  • Invitations to the VIP Networking Event with SSWAA Leadership (sponsors only)

  • Visibility before, during, and after the event through the app, emails, social media, and onsite signage

  • Options for every budget, from sponsorships to exhibitor tables

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Space is limited. Tables and sponsorships are first-come, first-served, and several levels are capped. Your registration confirmation will include the hotel booking link, and with the whole resort reserved for us, rooms will sell out.

Want to reach our community beyond the conference? Check out our media kit for year-round options. 

Questions? Contact Ali Langen at ali@sswaa.org.

Conferece Sponsor and exhibitor

2027 national Conference sponsors

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exhibitors

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Contact

P.O. Box 3068  

London, KY 40743

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​contactus@sswaa.org

Our Mission

The School Social Work Association of America advances and strengthens the profession by supporting and empowering school social workers and state school social work associations through professional and leadership development, resources, and advocacy. SSWAA establishes national standards and evidence-informed practices to ensure high-quality services are provided for all students.

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