School Social Work Association of America’s national conference in St. Louis, MO
Upcoming Events
Dear School Social Workers,
We hope you are enjoying your summer! SCASSW would like to remind you of our upcoming Fall Conference, taking place November 16-18 at the Embassy Suites, Kingston Plantation.
Registration is now open, and we encourage you to secure your spot early – registration deadline is October16! Conference registration will include access to engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and valuable professional development throughout the conference. A DRAFT Agenda is attached, and an updated one will be sent out as we finalize and update the information
Registration rates:
Preconference and Conference:
- $300 - Members
- $350 - New or non-members
Conference Only:
- $225 Members
- $275- New or non-members
- $125 – Retirees
The preconference will begin at 8:30 am on November 16. The conference only will start at 1:30 pm on November 16.
To register for the conference, use the following link:
SCASSW Fall 2026 Conference Registration Form Link
Please note the updated address for our Treasurer, Elaine Swain. Also be sure to give the updated W-9 form to your finance department if needed.
If you are paying online through the GoDaddy Link, you must put the name of the person registering and their school district.
For reservations to Embassy Suites:
On-Line Reservations:
Web page address/link is: SC Association of School Social Workers
To Call In to make Reservations: Dial (800) 876 - 0010
· Press Option 2 for Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach Resort
· Identify as attendees of South Carolina Association of School Social Workers
Use the following SRP code: SAS
The cutoff date for reservations is October 15, 2026.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and don’t forget to secure you hotel and register for the conference!
SCASSW Board of Directors
Friend of Social Work Award
Friend of Social Work Award 25-26 - The Palmetto Foundation for Prevention and Recovery
The Palmetto Foundation for Prevention and Recovery plays a vital role in supporting school social work by directly addressing the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students. Through a strong partnership with school social workers and school counselors, the Foundation delivers bi-weekly mentoring sessions tailored for elementary and intermediate school students across LexRich 5 School District. The Foundation also provides apprenticeship opportunities at no cost students.
Additionally, the Foundation removes systemic barriers by offering free access to enrichment opportunities, which includes football and basketball day camps twice a year. Overall, the Palmetto Foundation’s work strengthens school-community relationships, enhances available resources, and creates meaningful, long-term benefits to the broader community.
Congratulations Kimberly Fleischer
Congratulations to Kimberly Fleischer, Richland Two School Social Worker, for being awarded as the Southeastern Behavioral Health School-Clinican of the Year.