Annual Conference

NASW ALASKA CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The NASW Alaska Chapter invites you to join us at the 2012 NASW-AK conference. NASW-AK  is a membership organization with a dual mission to promote, develop, and protect the practice of social work and social workers and to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and through its advocacy.

Presentations will provide current, relevant, and innovative information and concepts that will inform social work practice, enhance professional and personal development, and promote social action. Watch this space for the detailed conference schedule.

Presentation Formats

Paper Presentation: Papers will be grouped together in sessions by theme. (Length: 30 minutes)

Panel Presentation: An interactive session designed to facilitate discussion on a specific topic. No audio/visual equipment will be used. Suggested format is brief individual panelist presentations followed by a discussion period/Q&A. (Length: 90 minutes to 3 hours with 3-4 panelists)

Skill-Building Workshop:  Will incorporate lecture/visual presentations with Q&A periods. Format may include lecture, video/movie presentation, group discussion, dynamic role playing, or small group work.  (Length: 90 minutes to 3 hours)

Poster Presentation (new!): Professionals and social work students are encouraged to submit proposals for poster presentations. These are an alternative to the traditional presentation method as a way of allowing a group or individual a visual means to communicate the substance of current or past work/research. All poster content must be typed using a minimum of 18 pt. font. Presentations must be either self-standing on a table top or presenter must provide an easel.