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Maddie Grover
LMS Supervisor
Congratulations to Maddie Grover, our new Learning Management System (LMS) Supervisor. Maddie started in January 2022 at the Training Academy as an E-Learning Project Manager, and has proven herself to be an invaluable member of our staff. |
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Training |
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The academy offers variety of training offerings, including Specialty, Advanced Practice, New Worker, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Foster Parent. Use the navigation to explore trainings by type: |
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Advanced Practice |
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Active Efforts Training: Family Preservation and the MAAFPCWDA Framework (CWTA X221)
Responsive Child Welfare Practice with LGBTQIA2S+ Youth (CWTA X210)
Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare (CWTA X205)
Assessing Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents (CWTA X220)
Signs of Safety + Signs of Safety: Three Month Review (CWTA X215)
Must attend all dates listed below:
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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).
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 220 | September 23 - January 14 | Roseville (FULL)
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Cohort 221 | October 14 - January 28 | Duluth
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Cohort 222 | November 4 - March 4 | Marshall
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, September 25 (Cohort 29), 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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Cohort 37 | September 15, 22, 29, October 6 | 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Each Day
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Cohort 38 | October 30, November 6, 13, 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Each Day
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Additional Opportunities |
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Qualified Individual Training (CWTA X400) | October 14-15
Training is available to prepare clinicians and community members to become Qualified Individuals (QIs). QIs determine whether or not a child’s/youth’s needs can be met within their family or family foster home with community services rather than being placed in a child care institution, known as a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP). If you have questions or want to express your interest in participating, email ffpsa.qualifiedindividual.dcyf@state.mn.us.
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
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November 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Mankato
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November 5 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Bemidji
Please share this opportunity with your partners and networks in your region! Learn more and register here: mnchildwelfaretraining.com/training/mdt-training
SSIS coffee talk: Minnesota Youth in Transition Database (MNYTD)
Tuesday, September 23 at 9:00 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.
Minnesota Child Welfare Workforce Stabilization Study
This study was developed to better understand the characteristics, perceptions, and experiences of child welfare practitioners in Minnesota. In partnership with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families and the Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators, the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare initiated the study in 2016 and repeated it in 2019 with slight modifications. The third iteration of the study is coming later this month. Watch out for a survey link from your supervisor to participate. If you have questions about this study, contact Michael Hoffmeister at mhoffmei@umn.edu or Quinn Oteman at otema001@umn.edu.
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Supervisor Training |
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New Supervisor Training Pilot
We are looking for supervisors interested in taking part in the upcoming pilot of New Supervisor Training.
ICWA/MIFPA Foundations for Supervisors
This is an introductory course to the basics of the history of ICWA and application of ICWA and MIFPA. Led by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). Register through the Training Portal.
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