ASWB seeks licensed social workers for standard setting for next iteration of competence assessments
ASWB is seeking volunteers to participate on the standard setting panel for the next iteration of competence assessments for social work licensing. The standard setting workshop will be held in person on January 30–31, 2026.
Panelists will review the examinations and consider the standards of minimum competence for safe practice. With the facilitation of psychometricians, they will provide recommendations for passing scores for the licensing examinations for each category of social work practice.
Appointed panelists will be required to attend a two-day workshop on Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31, 2026, with travel on Thursday, January 29, and Sunday, February 1. ASWB pays for all travel, meals, and lodging.
Selection is based on category and area of practice, with the panel’s overall composition balanced for gender, racial, ethnic, practice, educational, and geographic diversity.
Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
- Possess a degree in social work such as a BSW, MSW, DSW, Ph.D., or the equivalent (Individuals without a social work degree may be considered for the Associate exam standard setting panel.)
- Hold a valid social work license
- Be practicing social work (Social work educators are considered to be practicing social workers.)
Application
- Complete the online application and demographic questionnaire
- Upload a resume or curriculum vitae using the attachment feature in the application.
Deadline
Applications must be received by Friday, August 15, 2025.
Appointed panelists will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Notification of selection will be made by October 1, 2025, and invited participants will have until October 22, 2025, to accept the appointment.
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