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Ultimately, workforce data empowers us to guide students through the complexities of social work, helping them articulate their long-term career goals and navigate the challenges ahead.

In 2023, ASWB’s Regulatory Research Committee, made up of volunteer regulators, issued a request for proposals to contribute to a growing body of research that will inform systems changes and help both the profession and the clients and client systems served. Three research teams have carried out their proposed research and have submitted their findings for publication.

Have you ever wondered about the connection between the knowledge learned in a social work program and the applied knowledge tested by the social work licensing exams? The Association of Social Work Boards recently explored answers to this common question by conducting an alignment study that found significant overlap, strengthening evidence for the connections among education, licensure, and professional practice.

In alignment with its ongoing commitment to improving exam candidates’ experiences, ASWB will begin a pilot program to offer the option of online proctored exams for select candidates. The pilot will launch on Monday, March 23, 2026.

The robust workforce dataset collected through the 2024 Social Work Census is now available for use by researchers. ASWB funded and conducted the Census between March 1 and June 30, 2024, to contribute to a better understanding of the social work profession. The workforce dataset comprises responses from 84,775 individuals and encompasses 245 variables. The […]

The social work licensing exams determine whether an aspiring social worker is ready to practice as a member of a profession that serves vulnerable client populations. Because the stakes are high — for licensure candidates and for the communities they hope to serve — ASWB adheres to rigorous exam development standards. The 2026 exams will feature a new structure centering candidates’ experiences and a renewed focus on applied knowledge rather than simple recall of information.

ASWB delegates elected four members to the ASWB Board of Directors and two members to the Nominating Committee at the organization’s 2025 Annual Meeting of the Delegate Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

At the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Delegate Assembly, delegates from ASWB member jurisdictions cast votes on a proposed amendment to the bylaws as well as a series of amendments to the Model Social Work Practice Act.

ASWB celebrated the outstanding service of two leaders in social work regulation at the association’s 2025 Annual Meeting of the Delegate Assembly.

The 16th edition of the yearbook continues to communicate ASWB’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and high standards in the examination development process. Every question writer, Examination Committee and Form Review Team volunteer, and consultant is listed.