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Supervision is one of the most familiar milestones on the path to independent social work practice. But a recent workshop for social work regulators at the 2026 ASWB Education Meeting made it clear that even familiar systems can raise complicated questions.

In August 2026, the ASWB Regulatory Research Committee finalized a two-year cycle of requesting, evaluating, and selecting regulatory research proposals. The committee, made up of volunteer regulatory board members, met to make funding decisions on proposals for research into social work supervision and technology use in social work.

Twenty-eight social workers—one of the largest cohorts ever recruited by ASWB—trained to write questions for the Social Work Licensing Exams in August. This diverse group represents a wide range of practice areas, geographic locations, and racial and ethnic identities.

Collecting workforce information can help regulators and policymakers gain a clearer picture of the social work workforce, including the difference between those who hold licenses and those who are actively practicing.

ASWB follows rigorous exam development standards to ensure the exams incorporate best practices and reflect current professional social work practice. Today's launch is the result of years of research and collaboration driven by practicing social workers to ensure the exam content remains current and relevant.

After four months, the Association of Social Work Boards will suspend the pilot program for online proctoring of the Social Work Licensing Exams as of July 31, 2026.

Clinical social worker Dr. Onoriode Evwaraye explains how supervision, growth mindset, and psychoeducation about stereotype threat can support early-career social workers as they pursue clinical licensure.

Susan Reay, Ed.D., LICSW, invited social work regulators at ASWB’s 2026 Education Meeting to think differently about supervision — especially telesupervision — by distinguishing between the “floor” of regulation and the “ceiling” of professional excellence.

ASWB has recently introduced enhancements to exam administration that will expand our ability to support all candidates as they take the Social Work Licensing Exams.

The Association of Social Work Boards, the Clinical Social Work Association, and the National Association of Social Workers have ex officio members on the Executive Committee of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission. At a recent meeting of the Executive Committee, representatives from the three organizations drafted an update on the progress and current status […]