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The Academy offers variety of trainings, including Advanced Practice, New Worker, Supervisor, Mandated Reporter, and Motivational Interviewing.
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Use the navigation below to explore trainings by type.
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To see all courses, click the Full Training Catalog button below.
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Advanced Practice |
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Legal Practice Skills (CWTA X201)
Domestic Violence Co-Occurrence: Partnering and Engaging Parents (CWTA X209)
Assessing Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents (CWTA X220)
Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare (CWTA X205)
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Family Group Decision Making: Overview and Facilitation (CWTA X202)
Active Efforts Training: Family Preservation and the MAAFPCWDA Framework (CWTA X221) | 2 Options:
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Mandated Reporter Training |
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This training is available for Minnesota professionals identified by law who must make a report if they know or have reason to believe that child maltreatment has occurred. This training takes approximately 60-minutes and offers 1.0 CEU. There is also a 15-minute Youth Programs option. Visit our Mandated Reporter Training page to learn more. |
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New Worker Training |
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All new child protection workers should plan to take the following courses. Supervisors should assign these courses AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to ensure workers complete prerequisites and can enroll in their preferred cohort. Use this New Worker Checklist to help assign and monitor employee progress. Visit our website for a complete overview of New Worker Training.
ICWA/MIFPA Foundations (TTCP x101.C)
This training is brought to you by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). You must complete an ICWA/MIFPA 2-Day Training before you can register for New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113).
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October 22-23 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville (WAITLIST)
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November 12-13 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
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December 17-18 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville
New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113)
This revised training consists of self-paced, instructor-led (both in-person and virtual), and simulation or virtual reality opportunities.
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Cohort 221 | October 14 - January 28 | Duluth
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Cohort 222 | November 4 - March 4 | Marshall
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Cohort 223 | November 4 - March 5 | Roseville
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Cohort 224 | November 18 - March 11 | Detroit Lakes
Enrollment for the following Cohorts will open approximately 2 months prior to first day of training:
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Foster Parent Training |
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Foster Parent Pre-Service Training
The next offering of Foster Parent Pre-Service Training for resource parents starts on Thursday, November 20 (Cohort 30), and includes four virtual, weekly meetings from 6:00-8:00 p.m., which are supplemented by self-paced modules to be completed before each meeting. Licensors should visit the Training Academy website to learn more about this Foster Parent training option, see all upcoming cohorts, and to get connected with Foster Parent College. |
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Motivational Interview Training |
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MI Instructor-Led Workshops Available
Two cohorts of Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills for Child Welfare Professionals: Instructor-Led Workshops are open and available for registration through the Training Academy’s Training Portal. Learn more about this course and the prerequisites on our website.
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Additional Opportunities |
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Multidisciplinary Team Training Opportunity
This training is ideal for professionals actively working with a child protection multidisciplinary team, a child protection collaboration in Minnesota or in tribal nations, or those that are interested in starting one. Applicable disciplines include child protection workers, law enforcement, prosecution, medical, mental health, advocacy, community-based liaisons/supports, cultural or spiritual leaders, policy partners, and others. Sessions will utilize case studies, panels, and facilitated exercises led by Minnesota-based child protection MDT professionals to highlight practical suggestions for building effective MDTs and child protection collaborations. Locations and dates include:
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October 29 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Staples
(Full - check back for openings)
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November 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Mankato
(Full - check back for openings)
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November 5 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Bemidji (Seats still available!)
Please share this opportunity with your partners and networks in your region! Learn more and register here.
SSIS Coffee Talk: SSIS Learning and Development Updates
Tuesday, October 28 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Registration is required on the SSIS Engagement and Information site. Contact Heide Moris, SSIS mentor program coordinator, at heide.moris@state.mn.us for more information.
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