NANFED Members have exclusive access to resources, networks and mentoring that will equip you with all that you need.

Below you will find a preview of some of our resources provided to NANFED members.


Field Program Resources

Click the dropdown menu below to preview some of the Field Program Resources you’ll have access to when you become a member of NANFED.

+ MANUALS

  • BSW

Boise State University

East Tennessee State

Briar Cliff University

Lincoln Memorial University

Asbury University

& more!

  • MSW

University of Denver Field Manual

University of Illinois Field Manual

Boise State University

Michigan State University (BSW/MSW)

Texas A&M University- Kingsville

Indiana University

& more!

+ CURRICULUM

  • Course Outlines

  • Field Courses/Assignments

    BSW Seminar Journal Assignments- Portland State University

  • Field Rubrics

Foundation Year Field Rubric- Idaho State University

Concentration Year Field Rubric- Idaho State University

Clinical Rubric- Portland State University

Practice and Leadership with Communities and Organizations Rubric- Portland State University

Generalist Rubric- Portland State University

& more!

  • Seminar Syllabi

SW 494A Master Syllabus-Michigan State University

MSW Field Internship Syllabi- University of Denver

Field Instruction II Professional Skills Syllabi- Belmont University

Advanced Field Syllabi- Abilene Christian University

Foundation Field Seminar Syllabi- Alvernia University

& more!

  • Textbooks

  • Research

Social work field instruction: A scoping review- Social Work Education- The International Journal

Challenges and recommendations for rural field education: A review of the literature- Simmons School of Social Work

+ MODELS

  • Employment-Based Placements

Guidelines for Employment-Based Placements

Employment Based Practicum (EBP) Guidelines- University of Montana

Applications for Employment-Based Placements

Proposals for Employment-Based Placements

Challenges of Employment-Based Placements

& more!

  • Block

Block Internship Policy

  • International

International Placement Process

Out-of State Placements

  • Same Agency for 2 Placements

Proposals for 2-Year Placements

Reviewing Proposals for 2-Year Placements

  • Expedited Field Policy

APM field presentations

& more!


Stakeholder Resources

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+ AGENCIES

  • Affiliation Agreements/MOU

Affiliation Agreement-Michigan State University

Affiliation Agreement-University of Illinois

MOU Template-University of Illinois

& more!

  • Agency Data Form Samples

Field Vetting Form-University of Illinois

Field Placement Affiliation Record- Mississippi State University

Practicum Agency Data Form- Troy University

& more!

+ LIASONS

  • Field Staff Ratios

Benchmarking for Field Staff Ratios- Multiple Universities

  • Field Liaison Models
  • Field Liaison Training/Onboarding Material

Best Practices for Faculty Liaisons-Portland State University

Advanced Faculty Advisor & Liaison Roles-Portland State University

Generalist Faculty Advisor & Liaison Roles-Portland State University

Field Liaison Guide- University of Alabama

  • Field Accreditation Resources

CSWE Accreditation Standard

CSWE Statement of Dept. of Labor Regulations

CSWE 2022 EPAS Toolkit

CSWE 2022 EPAS Interpretation Guide

& more!

+ FIELD INSTRUCTORS

  • Field Instructor Manuals

Field Supervisor Orientation Powerpoint- University of Iowa

Responsibilities of the Outside BSW/MSW Field Supervisor- Jacksonville State University

Field Instructor Orientation Powerpoint- University of Arkansas

  • Resources to Support Supervision

Supervision Agenda Template-Michigan State University

Problems in Field Video- East Tennessee State University

Learning Styles in Supervision Video- East Tennessee State University

Supervision Overview, Topics, & Agenda- University of Montana

& more!

  • Workshop Outlines, Modules

Field Policy and Process

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+ FIELD DIRECTORS

  • Job Descriptions

Director of Field- Michigan State University

Director of Field Education- Portland State University

  • Titles
  • Workload
  • Support in role

+ GENERAL AND EARLY STAGES

  • Professional suitability policy
  • Health and Mental health-related policy
  • Admissions/prerequisites

Criminal History Disclosure Policy- University of Denver

Admission to Field Education Process- Oakwood University

Admission Criteria for Practicum- University of Montevallo

  • Matching policy

Field Placement Process-Portland State University

Private Practice Field Placement Policy- University of Denver

  • Pre-placement workshops, courses or communications

Practicum Outreach and Interviewing Guide- University of Montana

Important Field Facts-Portland State University

Timeline for Field Preparation- Alliant International University

Pre-field Professional Improvement Assignment- Oakwood University

  • Placement Applications

Generalist Placement Application- Portland State University

Advanced Placement Application- Portland State University

+ MIDDLE AND END STAGES

  • Evaluation processes

Mid-Semester Evaluation- University of Nevada- Reno

Foundation Competencies Learning Plan-Valdosta State University

MSW Agency Supervisor Evaluation Form- Foundation Generalist- Troy University

MSW Agency Supervisor Evaluation- OLM- Troy University

& more!

  • Corrective behavior plan

Field Placement Breakdown and Failure-York University

Sample Remediation Plan-University of Denver

Flow Chart for Addressing Placement Issues

Problem Solving in Field- University of Tennessee Knoxville

& more!

  • Placement termination/withdrawal
  • Grading

Field Grading Policy- University of Denver


Student Resources

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+ EARLY STAGE

  • Pre-placement interviews and selection

Pre-Field Placement Reflection Questions- Campbellsville University

  • Field awareness tools

Student Orientation to Field-Portland State University

Social Media Toolkit for Social Work Field Educators by Allison M. Curington, Laurel Iverson Hitchcock, Mary Jacque Carroll

CSWE Core Competencies Made Simple Powerpoint-Tuskegee University

& more!

  • Learning agreements and contracts

Advanced Clinical MSW Learning Plan-University of Illinois

Foundation Learning Contract-Mount Mary University (adapted from Illinois State University)

Concentration Learning Contract-Mount Mary University (adapted from Illinois State University)

  • Student responsibilities, codes of ethics and conduct

MSW Technical Standards- University of Michigan

Student Roles and Responsibilities-Portland State University

Standards for Technology in Social Work (NASW/ASWB/CSWE/CSWA)

& more!

+ MIDDLE AND END STAGES

  • Student Process Recordings

Process Recording for Community Groups- University of New England

15 Weekly Reflection Prompts- University of Alaska Anchorage

& more!

  • Engaging in Supervision

Supervision Agenda Form- University of Alaska Anchorage

Weekly Supervision Form- Austin Peay State University

& more!

  • Conflict Management

Field Problems and Resolution-University of Denver

Field Placement Problem-Solving Hierarchy-West Virginia University

& more!

  • Student Rights and Safety

Student Field Transportation Policy- Responses from List Serv

Field Education Safety Modules Training- Tuskegee University

Safety in Practicum- University of Minnesota Twin Cities

& more!

  • Closure of placement

+ EVALUATIONS

  • Student Self-Evaluation

Student Self-Evaluation- University of Denver

  • Student Evaluation of Practicum

Student Evaluation of Field Placement and Field Supervision-Portland State University

SWOT Analysis- Miami University

+ EMPLOYMENT

  • Library Social Work Job Descriptions

Library Social Work- Indianapolis Public Library

Library Social Work- Corpus Christi Public Library

& more!