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50th Annual NASW-TX State Conference
"Social Workers - Uplift. Defend. Transform"
November 5 - 7, 2026 | Galveston, Texas
The NASW-TX Conference Planning Committee seeks submissions for presentations relevant to critical and emerging social work topics (education, practice, research, etc.) across the social work career span for the 50th Annual NASW-TX State Conference.
Deadline to submit is Friday, February 13, 2026, 11:59pm.
**The link to submit a proposal is at the bottom of this page. Please review all information before inputting your submission.
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general information
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Presentation Topics
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We're seeking proposals on a variety of topics but are especially interested in those within the following areas:
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- Ethics*
- Supervision*
- Human Populations (Previously Cultural Competency)*
- Trauma
- Aging & End of Life
- Behavioral & Mental Health
- Healthcare & Medical
- Self-Care
- Social Justice
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Neurobiology
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Homelessness
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- Disabilities
- LGBTQIA+
- Administration & Management
- Social Work Education
- School Social Work
- Children & Families
- Suicide
- Veterans
- Macro Practice & Advocacy
- Human Trafficking
- Immigration
- Substance Abuse Disorders
- and Presentations in Spanish
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** NOTE: Presentations offering a substantive amount of ethics, supervision, and human populations (previously cultural competency) content are most valuable. Submission Review Tracks: Academic Juried & Standard Review
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Academic Juried Review
Intended for original research studies (exploratory, quasi-experimental, experimental), a submission in the Academic Juried Review track will receive a rigorous advanced academic review. It will be reviewed for ethical and methodological quality, contribution to social work knowledge and/or practice, as well as documented references and sources. This review process is designated primarily for academicians planning to include its acceptance on their academic vita.
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Standard Review
A submission in the Standard Review track will be reviewed for relevance to current social work knowledge and/or practice, as well as documented references and sources. This review process is designed primarily for practitioners and other professionals who want to help build knowledge and skills within a specific level or area of practice.
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Submission evaluations
All submissions will be evaluated on the following:
- The title of the presentation.
- Three learning objectives.
- A brief 30-word summary that supports the learning objectives for the conference website and mobile app.
- A 300-500 word abstract that includes a description of the topic and purpose the proposed presentation, including identification of the target audience and a description of the format. Please describe how time will be allotted to presenters, discussion, Q&A, etc., as applicable. Audience interactivity strongly encouraged.
- Citations and references, as applicable. (Include in abstract field, will not count against your abstract word count.)
Submission Requirements
- Completed proposals shall be submitted through the NASW-TX online submission system only. Presentations emailed or mailed to the NASW-TX Chapter Office will not be considered.
- Proposals submitted for the 50th Annual NASW-TX State Conference must provide complete contact information (name including credentials, title, organization, email address, and NASW-TX member/non-member status) for all presenters.
- Each proposal must include
- 30 word summary for the conference program,
- Minimum of three (3) clearly-stated learning objectives
- 300-500 word abstract (including source citations within text of abstract).
- A biographical paragraph for each presenter must be submitted for each proposal. Presenter’s credentials should be included in the biographical paragraph. Bios should be about 50 words per presenter.
- Submissions should fall under at least one of the following practice tracks: Administration & Management, Aging & End of Life, Behavioral & Mental Health, Children & Family, Health & Medical, Independent Clinical Practice, School Social Work, Self-Care, Social Justice & Advocacy, Social Work Education, Students.
Criteria for Ethics Approval
At the direction of the NASW-TX Board of Directors, NASW-TX has developed guidelines regarding approval of ethics courses for social workers.
- The workshop must reflect a majority of the six ethical standards listed in the NASW Code of Ethics including Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of the Person, Importance of Human Relationships, Integrity and Competence.
- Background of presenter should reflect competence in ethics training.
- Workshop must demonstrate relevance to social work practice.
- Workshop should allow time for discussion of implications for social work practice.
Criteria for Supervision Approval
At the direction of the NASW-TX Board of Directors, NASW-TX has developed guidelines regarding approval of supervision courses for social workers.
- The presentation must address one or more elements found in the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners supervision course content guidelines.
- The presentation should enhance recipient’s professional knowledge and skill about supervision so they can successfully engage supervisees.
- The presentation should have specific objectives that relate to supervision of social work supervisees.
- The presenter's bio should reflect competence in supervision.
Criteria for submitting & rating proposals
The criteria for rating NASW-TX Conference abstracts should be used as a guideline for both submitting and reviewing proposals. Click here to read these important considerations.
Deadline for Proposals
Deadline to submit is Friday, February 13, 2026, 11:59pm.
Important Information
Additional Questions?
Contact Deanna Gabelein, NASW-TX Program & Communications Director, dgabelein.naswtx@socialworkers.org or call the NASW Texas Chapter Office at (512) 474-1454.
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