IMPACTFUL CONNECTIONS:
ELEVATING SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS AND
ENGAGING WITH PURPOSE.
The conference aims to empower school social workers by equipping them with knowledge, fostering connections, and enhancing their ability to advocate for and support the students and communities they serve. Engaging with purpose, participants will leave with renewed inspiration, practical tools to make a meaningful impact, insights and strengthened connections to help support the students they serve.
Check out our Speakers!
WASSW is excited to announce our Fall Conference Keynote Speaker, Mirko Chardin of Novak Education!
Equity by Design: The Power and Promise of UDL
We as school social workers are leaders in our districts. Gain tools to advocate for your students in the moment, in their individual plans, and by shifting school culture and systems for the better.
Every student, without exception, holds the potential for success. Regardless of their background or personal identity, each learner deserves an equitable chance to thrive. We're on a mission to create inclusive learning environments where every student's unique attributes are recognized as assets, not barriers. In this session, we will challenge the status quo by urging you to further confront your implicit biases, explore the dynamics of power and privilege, and see diversity as the cornerstone of progress. As we dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL), you'll discover the power of this revolutionary approach to education. UDL is not just a strategy; it's a catalyst for change. It's about unlocking the potential within each student and creating a future where equity and inclusivity reign supreme.
Mirko Chardin
Mirko Chardin is Novak Education's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. Before joining Novak, he was the Founding Head of School of the Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge, MA. Mirko’s work has involved all areas of school management and student support. His greatest experience and passion revolves around culturally connected teaching and learning, recruiting and retaining educators of color, restorative practice, and school culture. He is also a race, diversity and cultural proficiency facilitator & leadership coach for the Aspire Institute at Boston University’s New Wheelock College of Human Development and Education and is a Virtual Module Content Provider and In-Person Technical Assistance Provider for the Dept. of Ed.’s Inclusive Practice Academy.
He is a principal mentor for the Perone-Sizer Creative Leadership Institute, a former Trustee at Wheaton College and is an active hip-hop artist. Mirko presents both locally and nationally on issues of cultural proficiency, equity, Universal Design for Learning and the use of personal narratives. He is also the co-author with Dr. Katie Novak of the bestselling “Equity by Design: The Power and Promise of UDL“.
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WASSW is grateful for the support and sponsorship of the University of Washington SMART Center!
WASSW Welcomes Staff, Students and Instructors of the Workforce for Student Wellbeing (WSW) Program
