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2025 Pretzel Winter Institute
Welcome to the 2025 Pretzel Winter Institute! Please select sessions appropriate to your role! Most sessions will be held at Freeport Middle School and Freeport High School while a few will be at Empire Elementary School and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School. Remember to check session descriptions the night before the Institute to confirm times and locations. If you have any questions, please contact Alex T. Valencic, our Professional Learning Coordinator, at alex.valencic@fsd145.org. Thank you!
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Venue: FHS Social Work Office clear filter
Wednesday, January 22
 

1:00pm CST

Ethical Practices and Practical Applications of Generative AI in Social Work for SOCIAL WORKERS LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
This workshop will guide social workers through the integration of Generative AI tools into social work practice. Participants will examine ethical considerations, develop strategies for incorporating Generative AI responsibly, and engage in hands-on activities to integrate Generative AI tools into practice. The aim is to empower social workers with the competence to leverage AI technology effectively while upholding professional and ethical standards. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1) Participants will identify and recall key features and capabilities of Generative AI and their relevance to social work practice. 2) Participants will understand how Generative AI can be applied to social work. 3) Participants will critique the ethical implications of using Generative AI in practice, including issues related to confidentiality, client privacy, and potential biases in AI-generated content. 4) Participants will assess the appropriateness and limitations of incorporating Generative AI into various social work scenarios. 5) Participants will actively engage with Generative AI tools to create practical outputs such as resource referrals and psychoeducation materials relevant to social work practice.
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avatar for Donna Reel

Donna Reel

Social Worker, Freeport School District #145
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
FHS Social Work Office

2:15pm CST

Developing Social Work Interventions for FBA/BIP's LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Identifying common functions of behavior and intervention tools for social workers
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avatar for Mikala Grable

Mikala Grable

Social Worker, Center Elementary School
avatar for Amy Larson

Amy Larson

Social Worker, Freeport High School
This is my 19th year being a school social worker (15th with FSD #145). I am a licensed mental health professional with my LCSW (clinical social worker). 
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm CST
FHS Social Work Office
 
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