CSWE Teaching Academy

2025-2026 Program Director Applications will open on March 13, 2025!


The CSWE Teaching Academy is a virtual workshop designed to support faculty in enhancing their teaching skills and techniques in social work education. This program will provide participants with practical strategies and resources to strengthen their instructional approaches, engage students effectively, and integrate innovative teaching methods into their courses.

Faculty experts in social work education will lead sessions on key topics, such as curriculum design, student engagement, inclusive pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, instructional technology, and best practices in online and in-person teaching.

Participants will also have opportunities to network with colleagues from programs across the country, fostering a community of educators dedicated to excellence in social work education.
 

Eligibility

  • Full or part time faculty at a CSWE-accredited social work program.
  • Applicants must be a CSWE member to apply. Click here to check your membership status or link to your program.
 

Programming

The program requires a 1-year commitment (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026) and includes participation in the following:

A Virtual Summer Teaching Institute on July 8, 10, 15 and 17, 2025 (3 hours each day: 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET).
  • This virtual workshop with cohort participants is designed to build and strengthen teaching skills and techniques.
  • National faculty experts will speak on the following topics related to teaching and learning.
  • Networking opportunities will be available with other faculty from across the country.
A full-day Assessment Institute held at the CSWE Annual Program Meeting (APM) on October 23, 2025, in Denver, CO.

Online modules, webinars, and virtual networking opportunities through the CSWE Learning Academy in spring 2026.

Quarterly virtual Check-ins
  • Held the following dates from 1 - 2pm ET : October 9, 2024; February 19, 2025; and June 25, 2025
  • Virtual check-ins will be led by CSWE staff members and invited mentors and provide an opportunity for cohort participants to share resources, engage concerning programmatic concerns, and brainstorm the application of best leadership strategies in their programs.
Program Completion Certificate and Letter of Recognition
 

Application

Applicants must submit a completed application and corresponding materials by Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM (ET).

Required application materials include:
  • a completed online application form;
  • a letter of support from program director, chair, or dean; and
  • a current CV.
Applications will be reviewed by CSWE. A limited number of applicants will be accepted, and decisions will be issued by May 9, 2025.
 

Program Fees and Expenses

The fee for the 2025–2026 Program Director Academy is $1,000, payable on acceptance into the program. This fee covers expenses related to speakers, course materials, and other items. Tuition fee also covers the registration for the 2025 Assessment Institute, but not the 2025 Annual Conference registration. Participants are responsible for any additional fees related to travel to attend other in-person Annual Conference meetings and registration. Once an applicant is selected to participate in the program, the registration fee is due by July 5, 2025. Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the participant or college/school.

If you have questions about the CSWE Teaching Academy, please send an email to [email protected]