I-LABS All Training Modules (eLearning)Course Info
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington (I-LABS) is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to discovering the fundamental principles of human learning, with a special emphasis on early learning and brain development.
The Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence is excited to partner with the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences in order to offer the I-LABS online training modules to caregivers for training credit. These I-LABS are available in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, or English.
Each I-LAB module explores a particular topic in child development, such as brain development, language acquisition, or imitation. Modules share evidence-based information about how young children learn. The modules are useful for understanding everyday interactions with children and for informing systems-level programs and policies.
Currently there are 18 online modules ranging from 20-25 minutes and covering a variety of relevant topics such as a child’s first days, early interactions, learning, emotions, language, attachment, temperament, race and equality, music, literacy and more.
Click this link or copy it into your browser to launch the eLearning. At the end of each section you will be able to print a Certificate of Complete to keep for your records and/or to submit to your licensor.
https://allianceforchildwelfare.org/i-labs-online-training-modules
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This 1 hour class covers the following:
- How brains are built. An enormous amount of brain development occurs in the first five years.
- Early childhood experiences shape the physical development of the brain.
- The strength of connections formed in a child’s brain depends, to a certain extent, on the frequencies of experiences they have in their lives.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- School-readiness starts from birth. Early cognitive and social experiences play an important role in children’s early development.
- Children are particularly attuned to other people, and learn best from face-to-face interactions.
- Children are incredibly social. Using eye-gaze, pointing, infant-directed speech, and contingent actions can draw children’s attention to their environment and support learning.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following key points:
- From the first day of life, children watch others and imitate their actions to learn about the physical world and their culture.
- As they grow older, they can remember actions for longer (deferred imitation), and use them to navigate situations (generalizations).
- Children’s brains seem ready to imitate-studies have found similar changes in infants’ brain activity whether they are doing an activity or just watching it.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington (I-LABS) is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to discovering the fundamental principles of human learning, with a special emphasis on early learning and brain development.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Children take cues from other people to guide their emotions and behavior, especially in new situations (social referencing).
- Children even learn from interactions they’re not directly involved in – they pick up on emotional states of others just from watching and listening.
- In their second year of life, children begin managing their own emotions or behaviors (self-regulation), often using others’ reactions to guide their actions.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Language learning begins before birth. A young brain is particularly ready to learn language.
- When listening to language, infants engage in statistical learning. This helps them become sensitive to the specific sounds of their native language.
- Face-to-face interactions are critical for language learning. In the first year of life, social interactions expose children to language. They also prepare the infant brain for speaking.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington (I-LABS) is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to discovering the fundamental principles of human learning, with a special emphasis on early learning and brain development.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Babies have a biological need for loving care. They begin forming an emotional bond with their caregivers at birth. Infants form an attachment to primary caregivers by the end of their first year.
- The quality of attachment relationships is different for each child. Child and family factors can affect attachment quality.
- Attachment relationships during infancy can have lasting effects on children’s development. Yet, attachment quality can improve with proper support.
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All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Attachment is a dyadic relationship. This means that an attachment relationship depends on both the adult and the child.
- Attachment security is on a continuum. Children’s attachment behavior can be more or less secure. Their behavior depends on the caregiving they receive.
- A child is more likely to form a secure attachment when her caregiver provides consistent and sensitive care.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- From birth, children show interest in other people. By late infancy, they engage with others through joint attention. Joint attention is sharing attention between objects and other people.
- Around one year of age, children recognize the importance of other people’s eyes. They begin to follow others’ eye gaze.
- Children’s gaze following predicts other developmental outcomes, like language development. Sharing eye gaze doesn’t come as naturally to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This can affect their language and communication skills.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Babies begin making vowel-like sounds soon after birth. They soon add consonant sounds. Then they transition to syllables, words, and finally sentences. This pattern is similar across different cultures and languages.
- Children use different strategies to learn words and word combinations. During the process of learning, they sometimes make errors in word or sentence use. As they hear more language, their use of words and sentences becomes more adult-like.
- Language learning begins at birth! Those children who hear more language and experience more high quality interactions tend to produce more words and longer sentences.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- The brain is primed to learn language in the first few years of life. As we age, it becomes harder to learn a second language.
- Language is the product of our experiences. The amount and type of language input determines our language outcomes. This is true whether we’re learning one or two languages.
- Bilingual and monolingual children develop language at the same pace.
- Bilingualism is associated with cognitive advantages, such as better flexible thinking skills
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Babies are born with different temperaments or ways they approach everyday events and challenges. Biology helps determine temperament, but environment and experiences also influence a child’s temperament and development.
- Temperament consists of three dimensions: positive reactivity; negative reactivity; and attention, soothability, and regulation. Each dimension is a continuum, meaning a child can show more or less of a behavior.
- You cannot change a child’s temperament, but you can adapt your behavior and environment to meet the child’s needs. This is creating goodness of fit between your expectations and a child’s temperament.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Race is meaningful in our social world and racism still exists today.
- Racism is like a conveyor belt and we are all on it. It is our responsibility to work actively to recognize and work against racism in our society. Otherwise we will continue to live as a member of a racist society.
- Kids are aware of race and observe and integrate ideas about race from those around them and reflect it in their own attitudes and behaviors.
- Kids form racial identities. They recognize that their race and racial group is part of who they are and how others see them.
- Research suggests that not talking about race with kids increases racist thinking and racism. Racial silence will never create racial equality, but talking about race can!
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Race is meaningful in our social world and racism still exists today.
- Our actions matter - what parents do – or don’t do – is a strong indicator of children’s attitudes about race.
- Our words matter too! Research suggests that not talking about race with kids increases racist thinking and racism. But talking about race can be one of the best ways to counteract racism.
- Kids are aware of race, form racial identities and observe and integrate ideas about race from those around them and reflect it in their own attitudes and behaviors.
- Preventative and Reactionary ‘race chats’ are an effective way to discuss race and racism with children. These conversations with evolve and change over time, as a child grows.
- We do not need to have all the answers to have effective ‘race chats’ with children. We just need to be open, and be able to offer a safe space to talk.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- The brain learns musical information very early in development. Infants learn from listening to music in their environment and culture.
- Research suggests that infants have a sensitive period when their brains are particularly primed to learn the basic structure of musical components.
- Music and language share some key elements, such as pattern and rhythm. Practice with musical patterns and rhythms may help young children learn language patterns and rhythms.
- Musical experiences may help children build other skills, too. For instance, music training has been linked to executive function skills, and moving to a beat in time with another person can help build social-emotional skills.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Spoken language skills serve as the foundation for literacy development. Literacy involves years of systematic instruction and practice.
- Children may enter kindergarten with a range of pre-literacy skills. It is important for teachers to provide a rich literacy environment for all children. Reading to and with children is a great way to boost pre-literacy skills.
- The brain is not born to read. With practice, our brains learn to recognize words, match words with sounds, and associate those words with meaning.
- Some people have more difficulty learning to read than others. But this does not mean that they won’t ever learn how or that they are less intelligent. Many different factors contribute to a child’s pre-literacy skills.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- Literacy is an important part of daily life. It helps empower a child’s educational, societal, and civic development.
- The best curricula for teaching children how to read include explicit instruction in phonological awareness. Explicit classroom instruction is a key part that builds on a strong foundation of phonological awareness.
- Some children have difficulty learning to read. Research tells us that it is important to identify struggling readers early on, and to provide them with extra support before they fall behind their peers.
- Early intervention helps struggling children build foundational skills and improve their reading ability. Effective programs encompass the school, home, and community.
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No classes have been scheduled for this course...
All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.
This hour long class covers the following points:
- In the first year of life, babies already start to make predictions about what things are causes and what are effects. By the time they are in preschool, children are proficient causal learners, ready to engage in and learn from causal lessons.
- Children of all ages learn how to make things happen on their own from watching what other people do. They do this even if the people they are watching make mistakes or things don’t work perfectly.
- Cause-and-effect relations also occur between living things. Figuring out how to cause people to change their behavior is important for children’s social development.
- Lessons about cause-and-effect happen at home and in the classroom all the time, with little or no need for special tools, toys, or preparation.
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All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners..
This hour long class covers the following points:
- It is important to build children's STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills starting at an early age so they become fluent.
- Parents/teachers can provide children with a variety of STEM materials and activities, and ask questions about what children observe and expect.
- Doing STEM activities with other people can help children enjoy STEM.
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This 90-minute in-service level course will help caregivers identify and support youth who are at risk for or are being commercially sexually exploited. The training will provide a framework for understanding this issue that greatly impacts adolescents in the child welfare system, as well as for understanding the basic practices that support helping these youth reach positive outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Know the legal definition of commercial sexual exploitation of children
- Understand how commercial sexual exploitation might happen to a youth
- Understand how experiencing commercial sexual exploitation may impact a youth
- Be able to spot signs that youth are at risk for becoming (or are) commercially sexually exploited
- Have strategies for caring for youth who are at risk for becoming (or have been) commercially sexually exploited
Commercial sexual exploitation impacts many children and families that the child welfare system is meant to support. In this course, you will learn more about the dynamics of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), risk factors and warning signs, and impacts of this experience on survivors. You will learn policy requirements to identify, document, and offer services to these young people, as well as the best practices to engage and support them. The importance of trauma based and culturally relevant work with this population is a theme throughout the course. While the focus is on children and young people, you will likely gain a better understanding of parents you work with who may also have experienced commercial sexual exploitation.
DCYF staff can register for Identifying and Supporting Commercially Sexually Exploited Children for DCYF (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
Classes Available
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Jan 12, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
- Jan 13, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
- Jan 14, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
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Jan 26, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
- Jan 27, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
- Jan 28, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
Participants will be engaged to consider their own thoughts, beliefs, and biases about mental illness; understand basic definitions associated with parental mental illness and child safety; and identify family assessment strategies that can focus on the intersection between parental mental illness and child safety. Additionally, ideas and tools for drafting effective case plans and objectives to achieve child safety with parental mental illness is a factor will also be discussed. Finally, participants will receive resources for services and interventions that promote the reduction of risk associated with parental mental illness and enhance protective factors for family well-being.
DCYF staff can register for Impacts of Parental Mental Health on Child Safety through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
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Coaching sessions are utilized to address a caregiver's specific needs and build specific skills. Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after the session.
This Coaching Session provides in-depth support around specific topics identified by the caregiver as needed. The topics covered may include:
- Understanding the child welfare system, regulations, expectations, and how to navigate available resources
- Navigating crisis
- Understanding and supporting child development
- Effective communication (with birth parents, extended family, social workers, and the child in your home)
- Self-care, secondary trauma, and healing
To request this coaching session, please use the list below to identify your local trainer. When emailing them, state in the subject line "Request for Coaching for Caregivers: Teaming for Visitation".
Eastern Washington
Region 1—Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens Counties: contact Sherry Colomb at scolomb1@uw.edu
Regions 1 and 2—Asotin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima Counties: contact Patty Orona at po5@uw.edu
Regions 1 and 2—Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla, Whitman Counties: contact Ryan Krueger at krry300@uw.edu
Western Washington
Region 3—Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish Counties: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu
Region 4—North King County/Central and West King County: Lake Forrest Park, Bothell, Shoreline, Kenmore, Woodinville, Duvall, Mercer Is., Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, West Seattle: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu
Region 4—City of Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu or Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Region 4—Central King County/South King County: Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Vashon Is., Kent, Des Moines, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Milton, Pacific, Enumclaw: Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Region 5—Pierce County: contact Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Regions 5 and 6—Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Counties: contact Linda Soltero at lfrago@uw.edu
Region 6—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, Wahkiakum Counties: contact Penny Michel at mpen300@uw.edu
Region 6—Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties: contact Shelby Russell-Hays at shha@uw.edu
Contact Michael Tyers with any questions at tyersm@uw.edu
Coaching sessions are utilized to address a caregiver's specific needs and build specific skills. Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after the session.
This Coaching Session for Caregivers builds upon information contained in Caregivers Core Training (CCT) and provides detailed training related to the writing and submitting of the Caregiver’s Report to the Court. Participants will understand the caregiver’s role in the court process and how to effectively communicate with the court and other parties through the Caregiver’s Report to the Court. During the session the caregiver will have the opportunity to compose an actual court report about the child in their care and receive specific feedback from the Child Welfare Trainer.
To request this coaching session, please use the list below to identify your local trainer. When emailing them, state in the subject line "Request for Coaching for Caregivers: Teaming for Visitation".
Eastern Washington
Region 1—Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens Counties: contact Sherry Colomb at scolomb1@uw.edu
Regions 1 and 2—Asotin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima Counties: contact Patty Orona at po5@uw.edu
Regions 1 and 2—Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla, Whitman Counties: contact Ryan Krueger at krry300@uw.edu
Western Washington
Region 3—Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish Counties: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu
Region 4—North King County/Central and West King County: Lake Forrest Park, Bothell, Shoreline, Kenmore, Woodinville, Duvall, Mercer Is., Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, West Seattle: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu
Region 4—City of Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu or Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Region 4—Central King County/South King County: Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Vashon Is., Kent, Des Moines, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Milton, Pacific, Enumclaw: Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Region 5—Pierce County: contact Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Regions 5 and 6—Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Counties: contact Linda Soltero at lfrago@uw.edu
Region 6—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, Wahkiakum Counties: contact Penny Michel at mpen300@uw.edu
Region 6—Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties: contact Shelby Russell-Hays at shha@uw.edu
Contact Michael Tyers with any questions at tyersm@uw.edu
This Coaching Session for Caregivers covers the financial, legal, and emotional challenges of raising a relative’s child. Services and support when raising a relative's child can be a lifesaver. Often kinship caregivers do not access the benefits which are available to them. This coaching session will address the issues that Kinship Caregivers struggle with most at an individual level:
- Financial Needs
- Legal Challenges
- Navigating public service systems
- Needing more social services
- Information about resources/caregiving
This class is designed for licensed and unlicensed caregivers caring for children currently or previously involved in the dependency system. Caregiver Core Training (CCT) is not a prerequisite. However, this course is supplemental to CCT for kinship caregivers, and can be a field experience during CCT.
To request this coaching session, please use the list below to identify your local trainer. When emailing them, state in the subject line "Request for Coaching for Caregivers: Teaming for Visitation".
Eastern Washington
Region 1—Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens Counties: contact Sherry Colomb at scolomb1@uw.edu
Regions 1 and 2—Asotin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima Counties: contact Patty Orona at po5@uw.edu
Regions 1 and 2—Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla, Whitman Counties: contact Ryan Krueger at krry300@uw.edu
Western Washington
Region 3—Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish Counties: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu
Region 4—North King County/Central and West King County: Lake Forrest Park, Bothell, Shoreline, Kenmore, Woodinville, Duvall, Mercer Is., Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, West Seattle: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu
Region 4—City of Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu or Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Region 4—Central King County/South King County: Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Vashon Is., Kent, Des Moines, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Milton, Pacific, Enumclaw: Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Region 5—Pierce County: contact Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Regions 5 and 6—Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Counties: contact Linda Soltero at lfrago@uw.edu
Region 6—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, Wahkiakum Counties: contact Penny Michel at mpen300@uw.edu
Region 6—Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties: contact Shelby Russell-Hays at shha@uw.edu
Contact Michael Tyers with any questions at tyersm@uw.edu
Coaching sessions are utilized to address a caregiver's specific needs and build specific skills. Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after the session.
This Coaching Session for Caregivers builds upon information contained in Caregivers Core Training (CCT) and additional training around the importance of visitation. Caregivers will learn their role in visitation, including how they can support the child, and will more deeply understand the pivotal role that visitation plays in supporting children’s relationships with birth families. Participants will gain skills to successfully team with others involved in the child’s visitation, and will explore how to be a resource to birth families. This coaching session includes activities that allow the caregiver to assess the effects of visitation on the child(ren) in their care and create a plan to address any concerns which may arise in the future.
To request this coaching session, please use the list below to identify your local trainer. When emailing them, state in the subject line "Request for Coaching for Caregivers: Teaming for Visitation".
Eastern Washington
Region 1—Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens Counties: contact Sherry Colomb at scolomb1@uw.edu
Regions 1 and 2—Asotin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima Counties: contact Patty Orona at po5@uw.edu
Regions 1 and 2—Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla, Whitman Counties: contact Ryan Krueger at krry300@uw.edu
Western Washington
Region 3—Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish Counties: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu
Region 4—North King County/Central and West King County: Lake Forrest Park, Bothell, Shoreline, Kenmore, Woodinville, Duvall, Mercer Is., Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, West Seattle: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu
Region 4—City of Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu or Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Region 4—Central King County/South King County: Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Vashon Is., Kent, Des Moines, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Milton, Pacific, Enumclaw: Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Region 5—Pierce County: contact Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu
Regions 5 and 6—Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Counties: contact Linda Soltero at lfrago@uw.edu
Region 6—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, Wahkiakum Counties: contact Penny Michel at mpen300@uw.edu
Region 6—Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties: contact Shelby Russell-Hays at shha@uw.edu
Contact Michael Tyers with any questions at tyersm@uw.edu
This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed. The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.
Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.
This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed. The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.
Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.
This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed. The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.
Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.
This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed. The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.
Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.
This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed. The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.
Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130 .
This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed. The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.
Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.
If it’s been a while since you cared for an infant or if you’ve never cared for one before, this is the class for you. This 2.5 hour webinar provides the basic information you’ll need to care for babies ages birth to 12 months and keep them safe. You will practice identifying the infant behaviors that are the clue to understanding your baby’s needs. You will then apply this knowledge with some of the fundamental tasks of infant care (holding, feeding, diapering, sleep and medical care) while considering how trauma may impact how you provide care in these areas. Finally, you will learn about elements of infant safety, including safe sleep and the Period of Purple Crying.
Classes Available
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- Jan 7, 2021 9:00AM to 11:30AM
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- Jan 19, 2021 6:00PM to 8:30PM
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- Feb 3, 2021 9:30AM to 12:00PM
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- Feb 28, 2021 9:00AM to 11:30AM
Assessment of every environment in which an infant lives and sleeps, as well as all individuals providing care, is critical to ensuring the safety of this vulnerable population. Emphasis will be placed on developmental needs, attachment, and the infant’s relationships. The focus of this course is to provide instruction around assessment of the infant’s interactions with both caregivers and the environment, identifying parent/caregiver training or support needs, and opportunities for demonstration, practice, and feedback pertaining to meeting the practice and policy requirements for this component of the Infant Safety Education and Intervention.
DCYF staff can register for Infant Safety: Assessing the Infant's Environment (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
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The Period of PURPLE Crying will provide social workers with an understanding of the importance of assessing for both prolonged crying in infancy and the caregiver’s ability to manage long periods of crying. Emphasis will be placed on safety in terms of the connection between prolonged crying and child abuse/neglect, as well as completion of the Period of PURPLE Crying Training Certification through dontshake.org (if not previously completed). The focus of this course is to provide instruction around assessment, and opportunities for demonstration, practice, and feedback pertaining to meeting the practice and policy requirements for this component of the Infant Safety Education and Intervention Policy.
DCYF staff can register for Infant Safety: Period of PURPLE Crying (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
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Infant Safety: Plan of Safe Care (webinar)Course Info
The Plan of Safe Care is an element of case planning for families with infants born with and affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or born to a dependent youth. The Plan of Safe Care focuses on access to a network of community-based providers and support services and addresses the needs of both the infant and the family/caregiver. The focus of this course is to provide opportunities for demonstration, practice, and feedback pertaining to meeting the practice and policy requirements for this component of the Infant Safety Education and Intervention Policy.
DCYF staff can register for Infant Safety: Plan of Safe Care (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
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Using objective evidence, recognizing patterns of behavior, considering families’ perspectives, and utilizing collaterals can improve decision-making in child welfare. Skills to ensure incorporation of new information and to identify biases, including confirmation bias, will be examined in this course to improve decision making.
DCYF staff can register for Informing Decisions Through Critical Thinking through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
Classes Available
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- Feb 23, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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- Mar 23, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Intake 1.1: Welcome to Intake (eLearning)Course Info
This is Session 1.1 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.
Participants will receive practical information about their main job functions, and get to practice applying many of this information. Intake staff serve as the first point of contact for community members with concerns about children, and complete the first assessments of this information to determine if and how CA may respond. These two functions are addressed and information about the role of Intake staff in assessing child safety and in educating the community is provided. The training helps new staff to understand the differences between intake types and to identify timelines associated with each. Lastly, roles and actions outside the scope of Children’s Administration Intake are discussed.
DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.1 Welcome to Intake through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
This is Session 1.2 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.
Participants will learn critical information about how to make screening decisions using the standardized tools in FamLink – the sufficiency screen and the SDM for Intake. Participants will learn about the state definitions of child abuse and neglect, and the SDM Intake tool, which helps ensure accurate and consistent screening decisions for screened in CPS Intakes. During much of the training, participants will be applying what they have learned to a series of intake scenarios, and will receive feedback on their work.
DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.2 Screening in Intake and the Intake SDM Tool through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
This is Session 1.3 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.
This training will support you in identifying the most important information to gather from callers, and in building skills to focus and guide callers toward this important information, so the best possible screening decisions can be made.
DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.3 Interviewing for Assessment in Intake through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
This is Session 1.4 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.
This training will identify the problem of racial disproportionality in our state’s child welfare system, focusing on disproportionality at intake. The importance of Cultural competence for intake workers is presented, and practical tips related to Intake’s role in child welfare are provided. Participants will learn how they can work to best serve persons with Limited English Proficiency. Additionally, the training will provide guidance about Intake’s role in complying with the Indian Child Welfare Act and in supporting early identification of children who are Native American.
DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.4 Disproportionality and Cultural Competence for Intake through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
This is Session 1.5 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.
Participants in this e-learning will learn how and why to collaborate with Law Enforcement to protect children, gather information needed for good screening decisions, and meet legal and policy requirements to share specific types of reports and information. How and why to work with medical professionals to support good screening decisions and assessments of child safety is also presented. Participants will have a chance to practice both skills and receive feedback.
DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.5 Working with Law Enforcement and Collateral Contacts at Intake through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
This is Session 1.6 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.
This brief e-leaning will orient you to some basic considerations related to screening intakes which involve licensed or other state regulated facilities.
DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.6 Screening Provider Related Intakes through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
This is Session 2.1 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.
This brief e-learning will review policy and legal requirements in screening intakes regarding currently pregnant substance using mothers and infants who were exposed to substances during gestation. Participants will consider important questions to ask callers in order to gather the most relevant information, which will support good screening decisions and capture foundational information which may be used by workers who are assigned to this family now or in the future.
DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 2.1 Special Circumstances in Intake: Substance Exposed Infants through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
This is Session 2.2 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.
This e-learning will help you ask the screening questions most likely to provide you with information about domestic violence if its occurring, identify domestic violence based upon the information you have gathered, consider the impact of identified domestic violence on the child’s safety, and adequately document the information you obtain.
DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 2.2 Special Circumstances in Intake: Domestic Violence through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
In this course you will learn about the requirements of the Interstate Compact and Placement of Children (ICPC), including both sending children in foster care to other States, and receiving children in foster care from other States. In addition, you will learn how ICPC applies to ICWA cases. Your role and responsibilities from beginning to end are covered including the home study process, completing quarterly reports, and closing cases. Details about common violations, parent visits, and how to contact the headquarters ICPC team for support and guidance are provided.
DCYF staff can register for Interstate Placements: Fundamentals and Your Role (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
In this eLearning participants will review the stages of an adult FVS/CFWS interview and the information they need to gather in each stage; read a case summary; and view an interview with the parents related to the case.
DCYF staff can register for Interviewing Parents for CFWS & FVS (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
Interviewing Parents for CPS (eLearning)Course Info
In this eLearning participants will review the stages of an adult CPS interview and the information they need to gather in each stage; read a case summary; and view an interview with the parents related to the case.
DCYF staff can register for Interviewing Parents for CPS (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.
Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.
Introduction to Adoption From Foster CareCourse Info
This 3-hour in-service training for caregivers provides an introduction to the adoption process including the homestudy, adoption support, the legal process and steps to adoption. This training is open to all participants: those who have not taken Caregiver Core Training, those who have, and those who are using the training as a field placement. This training helps caregivers consider their decisions around public and private agencies and whether to foster to adopt or pursue adoption only. The focus of the training is understanding the process including the emotional impacts of commitment, changing your family, grieving and attachment.
The training will also give information about:
- open adoptions
- the placement process
- resources
- and more.
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- Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
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- Jan 23, 2020 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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- Jan 5, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM
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- Feb 6, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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Introduction to Positive Discipline is a 2-hour in-service level training for foster, kinship and suitable adult caregivers. This introductory training will help caregivers learn the basic parenting approach of the Positive Discipline model by providing several group activities and discussions based in real life scenarios. Positive Discipline focuses on teaching valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness or logical consequences. Positive Discipline focuses on helping participants learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm, creates connection before correction, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability, and keeps the joy in caregiving.
In addition to this introductory course, the Alliance invites caregivers to attend the full 15-hour Parenting the Positive Discipline Way training series.
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- Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
- If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
- Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
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- Dec 28, 2020 5:30PM to 7:30PM
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- Jan 11, 2021 10:00AM to 12:00PM
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- Jan 20, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM
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- Feb 13, 2021 10:00AM to 12:00PM
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- Feb 20, 2021 10:00AM to 12:00PM
This 6 hour focused topic training for caregivers teaches what drives aggressive behavior and develops skills required to give youth a chance for success. Caregivers will learn skills to teach the children in their care increased moral reasoning, how to replace antisocial behaviors with positive alternatives, and how to respond to anger in a nonaggressive manner.
- Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
- Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
- If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
- Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
- You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
- For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Classes Available
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Jan 15, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
- Jan 16, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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Mar 4, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
- Mar 5, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
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May 19, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
- May 20, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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- May 19, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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Jun 9, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
- Jun 10, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM