NASW Specialty Practice Sections (SPS) help members stay in-the-know in their specific area of practice and offer individual online communities of committed, like-minded peers. Along with trusted communities, SPS members have more than 45 additional CE opportunities through live practice-specific webinars, newsletters, continuing education and other professional development activities. Customize your NASW membership by joining a Specialty Practice Section today, or log in to enter your Specialty Practice Section below if you are already an SPS member.
" My section has allowed me to read about what other social workers are doing in the profession around the country, to pose questions about trending topics and other issues specific to my field of school social work, and obtain new insight from colleagues through the communities. Kashera Guy Robinson
Sections Resources
Cross Sections
Cross Sections is an annual publication that highlights news and information from different areas of social work practice.
Intersections in Practice
Intersections is the annual bulletin for Specialty Practice Section members.
Author Guidelines for SPS Publications
Qualified authors are invited to write articles for Specialty Practice Section newsletters.
SPS Panel Discussion Groups
Join your peers and meet members of the SPS committee to discuss a variety of issues, trends and events that affect social work practice.
SPS Webinar Catalog
SPS Members can earn continuing education (CE) credits with live webinars and on-demand online learning.
Specialty Practice Sections FAQ
Get answers to your questions and learn about the benefits of joining a Specialty Practice Section.
News and Events
Get practice insights, trends and updates.
Join the Conversation at MyNASW
Visit MyNASW to connect with peers in your Section, share resources and get answers to your questions.
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