Meeting/Event Information

Join us for a our Spring Webinar Series:

Navigating National Certification Process for School Social Workers

Tuesday, April 14th from 1pm-1:45pm

Katherine Konle, School Social Worker, NCSSW - Oconomowoc Area School District

Dani Robb, School Social Worker, NCSSW - Mineral Point Unified School District

Description:

This webinar provides an overview of the National Certification process offered through School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) highlighting its purpose, benefits, and professional impact.  Participants will gain a clear understanding of eligibility requirements, application components, and key steps in the process.  

Learning Objectives:

1) Participants will be able to explain the purpose, benefits, and eligibility requirements of the National Certification process for school social workers.

2) Participants will be able to identify and navigate the key steps of the certification process, including application components, documentation, timelines, and common pitfalls.

3) Participants will be able to apply practical strategies to prepare for certification, including aligning professional experience with standards and accessing relevant supports and resources.

Event Details:

Credits: 1 CEH for completion (Continuing Education Hours have been applied for through NASW WI)

Registration costs: 

• WSSWA Member: $25
• WSSWA Student Member: FREE
• Non-Member: $45

Registration closes: Friday, April 10th, 2026 (unless registration has reached capacity at an earlier date). No refunds after April 10th. 

Deadline to request ADA accommodations: Friday, April 3rd, 2026

About the Presenter:

Katherine Konle has practiced school social work for 15+ years. She has worked across all age levels and currently works at the elementary level in the Oconomowoc Area School District. Katherine earned both her undergraduate and master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Katherine completed the National Certification process in March of 2023 and served as a rater through SSWAA from May, 2023 through March, 2025.   

Dani Robb has been a school social worker for 19 years supporting students, families, and school communities. Dani earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dani obtained her National Certification during the summer of 2025.  

Instructions for Online Registration

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3. Enter any accommodations needed.
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7. Follow the prompt to select your payment option.  
   1. To pay by personal credit card, enter credit card and billing details as instructed. 
   2. To pay by school/organization check or credit card,  select “BYPASS PAYMENT.” A receipt will be sent to you, which can be forwarded to your payee. There is a link at the bottom of the receipt that says “Click here to pay” to allow for credit card payments.  You will need to forward this email to your business services office for processing and payment.
   3. To pay by check, select “BYPASS PAYMENT.” A receipt will be sent to you, which can be forwarded to your payee. Checks should be made out to “WSSWA” and sent to: WSSWA - P.O. Box 661, Hartland, WI 53029