If you are a FOUNDATION student, you will begin the practicum experience in a required, 2-day Learning Lab where you will be introduced to and practice basic social work skills connected to the first learning competency. Instruction will be provided through a combination of live-virtual learning, asynchronous learning, and an in-person day of learning activities.  

REGISTRATION

Please click on the link below to register for the Day 1 virtual session on August 28, which will be virtual from 9 am to 12 noon, followed by an asynchronous learning session in the afternoon.  The links to register for the in-person Day 2 will be sent to you by email - please check your email!  

  • Day 1: Thursday,  August 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Virtual Live and Asynchronous) PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • Day 2: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (In-person @ USG for students placed in DC Metro area)

Check in:  Building II - Conference Center

Universities at Shady Grove Campus

9630 Gudelsky Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

USG Campus Map

  • Day 2: Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (In-person @UMB for students placed in Baltimore Metro area)

Check in:  Auditorium - First Floor

UM School of Social Work 

525 W. Redwood Street

Baltimore MD 21201

UMB Campus Map

DINING OPTIONS FOR DAY 2

Lunch will not be provided. Students may either bring their lunch or purchase lunch from a nearby vendor. Click on the links below for dining options for each campus. Some vendors accept pre-orders. We will provide waters and you are welcome to bring your water bottle along. 

Places to Eat - USG Campus

Places to Eat - Baltimore Campus

 

PARKING    UMB Parking Garages

                    USG Parking Map

 

AGENDAS: 

Day 1 - AGENDA

Day 2 - AGENDA

 

ASSIGNMENT:  Code of Ethics Reflection Assignment

SLIDE PRESENTATIONS:

Welcome - Day 2 

Clinical Supervision Presentation

 

STAY TUNED! This site may be updated with more information. Please check back before your Learning Lab begins.

 

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