MSSWA upcoming events

MSSWA Summer Book Club - The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shoot Epidemic (2022) (06/10/2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

MSSWA Summer Book Club

The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass

Shooting Epidemic

You are invited to join the MSSWA Summer Book Club for a meaningful professional learning opportunity with colleagues across the state. This summer we will be reading The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (2022) by Dr. Jillian Peterson and Dr. James Densley of Hamline University.

This book study will include three live virtual discussion sessions focused on exploring the research presented in the book and reflecting on its implications for school safety, prevention, and the role of school social workers. The 3 live sessions are on the following dates from 9-10am.
June 10, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 1-3)
July 22, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 4-6)

August 12, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 7-9)

Participants are required to attend all three live sessions in order to receive 10 General CEUs.Participants are also responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book prior to the start of the book club. You can purchase a book at one of the following locations:

Amazon

Abramsbooks

$25 for MSSWA Members and $90 for Non-Members (Includes 1 year of MSSWA Membership)

✨To register please use the following link:
https://msswahub.org/event-6615510

Registration will close on June 1. After registration closes, a Zoom link for the live sessions will be sent to all registered participants.

If you have any questions about the following information, please reach out to Kate Adams, MSSWA Professional Development Chair at pdchairs@msswa.org.

MSSWA Summer Book Club - The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shoot Epidemic (2022) (07/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

MSSWA Summer Book Club

The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass

Shooting Epidemic

You are invited to join the MSSWA Summer Book Club for a meaningful professional learning opportunity with colleagues across the state. This summer we will be reading The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (2022) by Dr. Jillian Peterson and Dr. James Densley of Hamline University.

This book study will include three live virtual discussion sessions focused on exploring the research presented in the book and reflecting on its implications for school safety, prevention, and the role of school social workers. The 3 live sessions are on the following dates from 9-10am.
June 10, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 1-3)
July 22, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 4-6)

August 12, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 7-9)

Participants are required to attend all three live sessions in order to receive 10 General CEUs.Participants are also responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book prior to the start of the book club. You can purchase a book at one of the following locations:

Amazon

Abramsbooks

$25 for MSSWA Members and $90 for Non-Members (Includes 1 year of MSSWA Membership)

✨To register please use the following link:
https://msswahub.org/event-6615510

Registration will close on June 1. After registration closes, a Zoom link for the live sessions will be sent to all registered participants.

If you have any questions about the following information, please reach out to Kate Adams, MSSWA Professional Development Chair at pdchairs@msswa.org.

MSSWA Summer Book Club - The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shoot Epidemic (2022) (08/12/2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

MSSWA Summer Book Club

The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass

Shooting Epidemic

You are invited to join the MSSWA Summer Book Club for a meaningful professional learning opportunity with colleagues across the state. This summer we will be reading The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic (2022) by Dr. Jillian Peterson and Dr. James Densley of Hamline University.

This book study will include three live virtual discussion sessions focused on exploring the research presented in the book and reflecting on its implications for school safety, prevention, and the role of school social workers. The 3 live sessions are on the following dates from 9-10am.
June 10, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 1-3)
July 22, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 4-6)

August 12, 2026 (Discuss Chapters 7-9)

Participants are required to attend all three live sessions in order to receive 10 General CEUs.Participants are also responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book prior to the start of the book club. You can purchase a book at one of the following locations:

Amazon

Abramsbooks

$25 for MSSWA Members and $90 for Non-Members (Includes 1 year of MSSWA Membership)

✨To register please use the following link:
https://msswahub.org/event-6615510

Registration will close on June 1. After registration closes, a Zoom link for the live sessions will be sent to all registered participants.

If you have any questions about the following information, please reach out to Kate Adams, MSSWA Professional Development Chair at pdchairs@msswa.org.

2026 MSSWA Fall Conference (11/16/2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration is OPEN!

Join colleagues from across the field for a day of learning, connection, and practical strategies you can immediately apply in your work.

Before registering, please review the rate options listed to the left and select the category that best matches your role or membership status. Registration includes access to keynote sessions, breakout presentations, networking opportunities, and conference materials.

Please review the conference guide and select the sessions you plan to attend prior to completing your registration.

Please note: If you are an administrative assistant completing the registration form on behalf of an attendee, please consult with the attendee before proceeding to confirm which sessions they plan to attend and whether they have any dietary restrictions.

Questions?

Contact:
Leslie Gunn, MSSWA Marketing Specialist

marketing@msswa.org

Kate Adams, MSSWA Professional Development Chair

pdchairs@msswa.org