School social workers applaud the professional development presentation focused on multitiered systems of support.

School social worker Samantha Belfon of PS 682 in Brooklyn wears her pride on her chest as she greets colleagues during an ice breaker opportunity.

School social workers “turn and talk” with their colleagues.

Raul Garcia, a bilingual school psychologist and the chapter leader of the UFT Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter, welcomes members, saying a sense of community is needed now more than ever.

Members listen and take notes as Clay Cook of CharacterStrong leads a workshop on multitiered systems of support in school social work.

School social workers listen intently to various presenters featured during the event.

Social workers make connections with their colleagues over lunch as they fill Shanker Hall at union headquarters.

School social workers take to the stage during lunch to show off their T-shirts and their pride in what they do.