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Events Calendar

November 18-22, 2009
The Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting

February 1, 2010
Hartford Faculty Scholars in Geriatric Social Work Applications Due

February 2, 2010
Hartford Doctoral Fellows in Geriatric Social Work Applications Due

Social work education events and conferences can be found on the CSWE Calendar of Events.

Aging Times
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Aging Timesis the CSWE Gero-Ed Center's bimonthly eNewsletter and the best way to stay connected to our programs and opportunities.
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ELearning

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A Planned Change Model: Preparing Gerontologically-Competent Graduates. Purchase today to learn about our planned change model.

What Will You Be Doing in 2020?

The CSWE Gero-Ed Center prepares social work faculty and students to meet the demographic realities of our aging society. This Web site is the online resource for social work faculty, students, and practitioners who are committed to enhancing their gerontological competence.

News

Advocate for Loan Forgiveness for Gero Social Workers

There is an urgent need to prepare social workers and other members of the health care workforce to better serve older adults. Help CSWE and the Eldercare Workforce Alliance by advocating for loan forgiveness. Send this Sample Letter (MS Word) to targeted Senators before Thanksgiving! Additional Instructions (MS Word) are available.

Advanced Gero Social Work Practice Guide Released

Linking gerontological competencies to the 2008 EPAS, this new Guide (PDF) provides a wealth of resources, including class exercises, assessments, and evidence-based practice articles, to enhance your curriculum with gero practice behaviors. Learn more at our Competencies page!

2009 Gero-Ed Track a Success!

The Gero-Ed Track at CSWE's 2009 Annual Program Meeting in San Antonio featured numerous informative events. Review the presentation materials for sessions you missed at the Gero-Ed Track page!

BEL Cycle 2 Funding Opportunity Announced

Apply for Cycle 2 of the BSW Experiential Learning (BEL) Program! The RFP, FAQ, a sample application, and a link to request the online application are posted on the BEL Program page. Applications are due April 23, 2010.

Hartford Doctoral Fellows: CVs Available

The Hartford Doctoral Fellows Program prepares the next generation of social-work innovators and leaders for faculty positions in CSWE-accredited institutions. If you’re looking to fill such a position, please give serious consideration to this talented pool of individuals. Curriculum vitae for the seventeen 2009 Hartford Doctoral Fellows are now available online.

Specialized Gero Grantees Announced

Sixteen programs were awarded grants up to $10,000 through the Specialized Gerontology Program to create a minor, area of emphasis, certificate, specialization, or concentration in gerontological social work. Congratulations! Read more in the CSWE Press Release (PDF).


Faces of older men and women

Faces of older men and women

Featured Resource

Communication and Aging Case Study:
"George," McMaster University(MS Word)


Educational Opportunities

Teaching Resources - Our library of syllabi, exercises, and other teaching tools provides an easy way of infusing gerontology into your classroom.

Gero-Ed Track - Information on the Gero-Ed Track of the CSWE Annual Program Meeting (APM), our special APM gerontology events, and the Rosen Gero Student Awards.

MAC Project - The Master's Advanced Curriculum (MAC) Project focuses on three advanced MSW specialty practice areas - mental health, substance use, and health.


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