Ethics for School Social Workers
Best Practices on Confidentiality, Boundaries, Documentation and Gray Zone Dilemmas
- Speakers:
- Glenda Bailey Hayden, D.Min, LMSW-CM | Anjalon Wimbush, LMSW
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Product Code:
- LWC150651
- Brochure Code:
- PWZ95561
- Media Type:
- Live Webinar - Also available: Digital Seminar
Description
Register today and learn how to:
- Use a streamlined roadmap for fast ethical triage
- Apply templates that strengthen practice and reduce risk
- Use practical tools to stay ethical and keep a good relationship with clients
- Build sharper, more confident ethical reasoning
School social workers operate at the fault line of care and compliance. You’re guarding confidentiality while fielding parent demands, principal directives, FERPA/HIPAA tangles, dual-role pressures with staff, and “gray zone” safety concerns – often with little time and high legal exposure. But knowing the ethical principles and knowing exactly what to do when a parent is yelling, a principal is pressuring you, and a student’s safety hangs in the balance, those are not the same thing. And one mistake can break trust, trigger complaints, or put a student at risk.
That’s why this one-day training is a must, giving you a roadmap that turns ethical complexity into clear, confident action – even under pressure.
You’ll join Dr. Glenda Bailey Hayden and Anjalon Wimbush, LMSW, both seasoned school social workers, with decades of experience. They will clarify exactly what you're up against and provide the practical tools needed to help you navigate these ethical principles.
Through rapid, case-based learning, you’ll translate the NASW Code of Ethics into a clear, real-world decision framework you can use tomorrow. We’ll tackle the toughest school dilemmas – confidentiality, boundaries, documentation and more – and give you the tips and guidance you need to know you’re handling each situation correctly.
You’ll leave with:
- An updated stepwise ethical triage you can apply quickly
- Modernized documentation templates that protect clients – and your license
- Hands-on strategies that honor ethics without burning bridges
- Real-world exercises that enhance your ethical reasoning skills
Don’t wait until you’re facing an ethical crisis to wish you had this training.
Register now!
Credit
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
NOTE: Each purchase includes CE credit for one individual (participants in full attendance will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, Q&A, and others.
Continuing Education Information: Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live, interactive webinar only. This webinar is being broadcast live in real-time and must be attended live, in its entirety, in order to earn credit. You will be able to type questions to the speaker. The speaker will see the questions and address them during the presentation as time allows. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether web-based activities are an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.
For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
Earn up to 6.25 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession.
THIS ACTIVITY QUALIFIES FOR 6.25 HOURS OF General ETHICS INSTRUCTION. Not all boards allow ethics credit for on-line programs. If ethics is not specified within your licensing board’s approval statement below, please contact your board to determine the applicability and amount of ethics allowed.
PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2026 - January 27, 2029. Social workers completing this course receive 6.25 Ethics continuing education credits.
Course Level: Intermediate Format: Synchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
Canadian Social Workers: Canadian provinces may accept activities offered by providers approved by the ASWB ACE program for ongoing professional development.
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #xxxxxxxxx-xxxx) for 6.0 continuing education contact hours in Clinical Social Work.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Alabama Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Alaska Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Arizona Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Arkansas Social Workers and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the State of Arkansas Department of Health Social Work Licensing Board (Ark. Code Ann. §17-103-203). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs. A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This intermediate level activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Provider #1413. This course has been approved for 6.3 continuing education hours.
Please note: Colorado Social Workers must select "Colorado Social Workers" credit and complete the post-test and evaluation if they would like their participation submitted to the Colorado Chapter of the NASW. Participation cannot be reported without a completed post-test.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Connecticut Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Delaware Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for District of Columbia Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number 50-399. This course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Georgia Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Hawaii Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Idaho Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
PESI, Inc is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation. License #: 159-000154. Full attendance at this course qualifies for 6.0 contact hours.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Indiana Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Iowa Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Provider #14-006. This course has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Kentucky Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Maine Social Workers and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure (Rule 416, Chapter 14(1)(1)). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.
PESI, Inc. is a Board Authorized Sponsor with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. This activity qualifies for 6.25 Category 1 continuing education units.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Massachusetts Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Michigan Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Minnesota, Board of Social Work. Provider #: CEP-140. This course has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours. This certificate has been issued upon successful completion of a post-test.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Missouri Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
The Montana Board of Behavioral Health no longer pre-approves any courses or sponsors. Each licensee is responsible for taking courses which contribute to their competence and directly relate to their scope of practice as defined in board statute (MAR 24-219-32). Licensees must keep CE documentation for three years in case of an audit. This intermediate level activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Nevada Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for New Hampshire Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for New Jersey Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for New Mexico Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0008. This activity will qualify for 7.5 contact hours. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for North Carolina Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for North Dakota Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #: RCST071001. Full attendance at this course meets the qualifications for 6.25 clock hours of general continuing education credit. Tracking number: 20-TBD
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Oklahoma Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Oregon Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Pennsylvania Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Rhode Island Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for South Carolina Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for South Dakota Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Tennessee Social Workers and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Tennessee Board of Social Workers (Section 1365-01-.09(7)). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Texas Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Vermont Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Virginia Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Washington Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
CE credit is available for 6.25 continuing education hours for Wisconsin Social Workers. Please see national social work approvals for this program.
This activity qualifies for 380 continuing education minutes as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.
Speaker
Glenda Bailey Hayden, D.Min, LMSW-CM Related seminars and products
Hayden Therapeutic Services, LLC
Glenda Bailey Hayden, D.Min, LMSW-CM is a seasoned school social worker, former lead school social worker at Grand Rapids Public Schools, and a certified nonviolent crisis prevention intervention trainer. With graduate training in clinical child & family psychology and social work, and a doctorate in ministry and Christian counseling, Dr. Hayden blends systems-level expertise with practical, classroom-tested tools. She has taught as an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University and helped revise GVSU’s school social work curriculum, ensuring it reflects current evidence and real-world needs. As principal of Exousia Transformation Space, LLC, and a published author, she equips clinicians to de-escalate crises, strengthen family systems, and cultivate resilient school communities, so interventions stick beyond the session.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Glenda Hayden maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships.
Non-financial: Glenda Hayden has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Anjalon Wimbush, LMSW Related seminars and products
Anjalon Wimbush, LMSW, is a veteran school social worker and educator with 25 years in Grand Rapids Public Schools, where she mentored colleagues and built practical, ready-to-use tools for school-based practice. A two-time Western Michigan University graduate, Anjalon served 18+ years as a field instructor for Michigan State University – earning MSW’s 2017 Excellence in Field Instruction Award – and contributed to the MSW Field Advisory Committee. She designs high-engagement training courses and curricula, including the 2024 SEL & You course for GVSU Trio Upward Bound. Now in private practice, she provides virtual therapy and leads Positive Steps10, LLC/The Lotus Life Self-Care Coaching, helping women move from burnout to resilience.
Since 2014, Anjalon has presented for GVSU, MSU, KISD, GRPS, and ACSSW on ethics in social work, compassion resilience, student leadership, and mindfulness – translating evidence into tools clinicians can use the very next day.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Anjalon Wimbush has an employment relationship with Grow Therapy. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Anjalon Wimbush has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Additional Info
Access Period for Live WebcastFor live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.
Webcast Schedule
Please note: There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.
Questions?
Visit our FAQ page at www.pesi.com/faq or contact us at www.pesi.com/info
Objectives
- Determine the impact of personal values, cultural factors, and professional standards on ethical decision-making.
- Identify key ethical principles and standards relevant to school social work, including confidentiality, professional boundaries, and duty of care.
- Analyze case studies and real-life scenarios to identify ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in school social work practices.
- Develop a step-by-step ethical decision-making protocol for school settings.
- Choose ethical reasoning skills to apply on ethical dilemmas and hypothetical situations.
- Use ethical standards and guidelines in school settings, to ensure ethical integrity and best practices in interactions with students, families, and school staff.
Outline
Fundamentals of Ethics in School Social Work:
- NASW Code of Ethics and principals
- School social work core standards
- Personal core values and implications on implicit biases
- Real life scenario where implicit bias clouds ethical judgment
- Pairing mindfulness skills with critical reflection practice
Solving Real-World Ethical Dilemmas in the Moment:
- When school policies and ethics collide
- Best practices in the use of technology within the school environment
- Client relationships and ethical boundaries for social workers in schools
Ethical Decision-making Skills:
- Rapid ethical triage skills in school social work
- Choosing the correct NASW or FERPA/HIPAA/CPS Laws in your case
- Principle weighing and prioritization skills in school social work
- Applying inquiry & inclusion in ethical decision-making skills
- Scripts tailored to students, parents, staff, and community agencies
- Core principles for implementation of ethical decisions
- Defensible documentation; Facts, ethical reasoning, consults, decision & implementation
Mitigating the Impact; Post-Decision Skills
- Do’s & don’ts when attempting to mitigate impact post-decision
- Alliance validation & skills in school social work
- Safety planning & stabilization
- Privacy & information minimization; sharing the facts in the safest way
- Monitoring & outcome tracking
- 3 Indicators of success of the ethical decision
Documentation That Protects You and Your Clients
- Writing a defensible, factual note that reduces future friction
- Script for note writing using objective, behavioral, specific language
- Coordination notes, action plans & role clarity
Debrief & Moral Distress Care for School Social Workers
- Processing skills so you can manage the toll and stay effective
- Key facts to bring to supervision after an ethical decision has been made
- Risk and limitations of research
Target Audience
- School Social Workers
- Social Workers and Community Mental Health Social Workers
Reviews
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
PESI Mobile App
Access CE trainings on your phone or tablet through our free mobile app. Choose video or audio-only versions of online courses from the world’s best instructors, and complete your CE requirements anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
Please wait ...