School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development (SSWEND)
Applications for the AY 24-25 generalist and advanced generalist cohorts of SSWEND
Scholars will open January 1st, 2024 and priority review will be given to those who apply by January 31st, 2024. Applications for post-MSW students are accepted year-round.
The School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development Program (Project SSWEND)
is an innovative partnership between the 新加坡六合彩开奖 and the Anchorage School District (ASD). Project SSWEND will increase the number of qualified
school-based mental health service providers from diverse backgrounds within the communities
served and allow the district to promote inclusive and empirically supported practices
within the district.
Project SSWEND will train 31 SSWEND fellows to provide a positive impact on inclusive practices and child outcomes in high-needs schools across Anchorage School
District. Additionally, Project SSWEND will meet locally identified needs for mental
health service professionals. Program activities include placing MSW students in practicums
in ASD high-need schools, advising fellows through the required coursework, enhancing
fellows鈥 networks and education through professional organizations, and assisting
SSWEND graduates in acquiring their Type C Certification and becoming employed as
a school-based mental health service provider.
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新加坡六合彩开奖鈥檚 College of Health participated in Juneteenth and Pride events this June. Hundreds of families and friends gathered to enjoy live music and explore booths from local businesses and artists. Rose Shoulders is the Student Recruitment Specialist for the College of Health. 鈥淚t was great to see the community, to see that collaboration, to see everybody finding their families within each other at these events-that's what it is about.鈥
"For all those deciding what to do following high school, I encourage you to find your passion, that spark that brings you joy and motivation. If you don鈥檛 quite know what you want to do with your life, that is okay. When you find the path that motivates you, take each small step one by one, but don鈥檛 stop growing," said MSW student Guy Harris.
How do you follow up a landmark policing career that not only culminated in becoming chief of police, but also occurred during a watershed period of accountability in law enforcement across the country? For justice alumnus Kenneth McCoy, you become the very first chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer for Alaska鈥檚 largest employer.