Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 12-1 p.m. CT
1.0 CEU (FREE FOR ALL)
Presenter: Jenny Arneson, LGSW, MN Coalition of Licensed Social Workers Legislative Consultant

What happened at the Capitol—and what does it mean for social work?

Get the answers in one fast-paced hour that connects policy to your practice.

Join Minnesota’s social work community for a dynamic 2026 Legislative Recap Lunch & Learn, where you’ll get a clear, insider breakdown of the decisions shaping your work, your clients, and your future. Led by legislative consultant Jennifer Arneson, MSW, LGSW, this session cuts through the noise to highlight what actually matters from this year’s legislative session—and what’s still at stake.

We’ll cover critical issues impacting the field right now, including:

• Who can use the social work title in counties
• Progress on payment for clinical trainees across insurance providers
• Medical Assistance (MA) rate increases
• The future of school social work funding
• Looming special education cuts and the state’s response
• Affordable housing policy and exclusionary zoning reforms
• The state’s response to SPAP cuts and broader federal impacts (HR 1)

Whether you’re in direct practice, schools, policy, or just getting started, this is your chance to understand how big-picture decisions are shaping day-to-day realities.

For ALL licensure categories! Join us to prepare for your upcoming licensure exam.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

8:00 a.m.-3:30 CT p.m. via Zoom

6.0 CEUs (for those licensed in MN)

Presenter: Dr. Dawn Apgar, Ph.D, LSW, ACSW, Author of social work exam study guides from Springer Publishing

For ALL licensure categories! Join us to prepare for your upcoming licensure exam.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

9:00 a.m.-4:30 CT p.m. via Zoom

6.0 CEUs (for those licensed in MN)

Presenter: Dr. Dawn Apgar, Ph.D, LSW, ACSW, Author of social work exam study guides from Springer Publishing

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:00pm-1:00pm CT via Zoom

Presenter: Sonja Mertz, MLIS, CPP, Community Educator, Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling (MNAPG) 

1 CEU  - Clinical

As access to gambling and its influences on society and communities increases, the need for problem gambling awareness becomes vital to ensure that those communities remain healthy. The typical gambler, now younger and more diverse, can also be affected by mental health issues, substance use disorders, and financial distress. All of which can co-occur with problematic gambling behavior. The blurred lines between gambling and gaming can also cause problems for young people, as well as adults. Social workers are in the pivotal position of recognizing the signs of problem gambling and gaming and providing services to those in need. This presentation will include the signs of problem gambling and gaming, the risk factors for those affected by problem gambling, common co-morbidities, treatment and tools that are available, and the concept of low-risk guidelines and other prevention topics. 

For ALL licensure categories! Join us to prepare for your upcoming licensure exam.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

11:00 a.m.-6:30 CT p.m. via Zoom

6.0 CEUs (for those licensed in MN)

Presenter: Dr. Dawn Apgar, Ph.D, LSW, ACSW, Author of social work exam study guides from Springer Publishing