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Training Academy Co-Director Quarterly Update
Throughout 2026, our co-directors have been sharing quarterly video updates of the latest news from the Training Academy. Check out the latest! |
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Aligned For Impact Registration is Now Open!
Aligned for Impact: Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration in Child Protection is a newly redesigned, interactive, no-cost, in-person gathering designed to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and improve outcomes for children and families. Through facilitated discussions, peer-to-peer learning, and individualized consultation with state and local experts, participants will identify practical strategies that can be applied within their own multidisciplinary teams, tailored to their team's stage of development.
These trainings are designed for professionals who work with child protection multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) or collaborative partnerships, as well as those interested in developing a new team in their community. MNCWTA is working to offer free social work CEUs, CLE credits, and POST credits. Learn more and register on our MDT page. |
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Training Data |
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Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) training is developed and delivered by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). A snapshot of last month's training data for the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy is provided below in infographic form and online. View the complete training report. [Note that this linked training report doesn't include information about the July Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality: MAAFPCWDA (CWTA X224) course offerings. We will be reporting that information in an upcoming communication.] |
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Training |
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The Academy offers a variety of training, designed for new or veteran child welfare workers and supervisors, mandated reporters, and others. To see all courses, click the Full Course Catalog button. |
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Advanced Practice Training |
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Addressing Disparities and Disproportionality: MAAFPCWDA (CWTA X224)
We will continue to schedule more offerings of this course until all county agency child protection workers and their supervisors complete this training.
Visit here to see a complete listing of offerings, both current and upcoming.
Family Group Decision Making: Overview and Facilitation (CWTA X202)
Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare (CWTA X205)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training |
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills for Child Welfare Professionals: Instructor-Led Workshops
Refresher MI Coaching Circle Non-Credit Learning Opportunities
This course allows learners to hone and strengthen their existing Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills with feedback and support from an MI trainer. No credits or CEUs are offered for this learning opportunity.
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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. We also offer an option for agencies to lead their own group training. 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 after a new worker's start date to ensure workers complete prerequisites and can enroll in their preferred Foundations 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) - but update for supervisor training requirements.
New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113)
This training consists of self-paced, instructor-led (both in-person and virtual), and simulation or virtual reality opportunities.
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Cohort 240 | September 9 - December 2 | Roseville
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Cohort 241 | September 22 - January 7 | Detroit Lakes
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Cohort 242 | October 5 - January 27 | Virtual
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Foster Parent Training |
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The Training Academy is currently working on a contract with DCYF for the next year. Until that contract is signed, there will be a delay in scheduling new cohorts of Foster Parent Pre-Service Training. Once the contract is signed, we will contact licensors directly with training information. We appreciate your patience. |
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Supervisor Training |
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Supervisor Coaching Training
Learn more about the new Supervisor Coaching Training. Register through the Training Portal. Learners must start with Course 1, can take Courses 2-4 in any order, and cannot register for Course 5 until Courses 1-4 are complete.
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Course 1: August 27 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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Course 2: September 10 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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Course 3: September 24 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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Course 4: October 8 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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Course 5: October 22 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
Orientation to New Supervisor Training (CWTA X300)
This self-paced training is the first course of New Supervisor Training, will take approximately 5.5 hours to complete, and must be completed prior to registration for CWTA X310. Learners will also take the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Assessment and attend a debrief session with a Qualified Administrator.
New Supervisor Training (CWTA X310)
This course is cohort-based, so supervisors will stay with the same group of learners throughout. Supervisors can register once they have completed the Orientation to New Supervisor Training.
ICWA/MIFPA Foundations for Supervisors (TTCP X101.C)
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Additional Opportunities |
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SSIS Coffee Talk: Statewide Release v26.3
SSIS mentors and users are invited to attend the August SSIS Coffee Talk, Statewide Release v26.3, on August 18 at 9:00 a.m. This session will provide updates and helpful information about the upcoming statewide release scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, at 6 p.m. Registration is required. |
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Qualified Individual Training (CWTA X400)
Training is available to prepare clinicians and community members to become Qualified Individuals (QIs). The next offering of QI Training will be September 15 - 16. 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. |
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New Supervision Strategies Booklet Available Now!
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) is offering a new resource designed with supervisors in mind. The Supervision Strategies Booklet was developed to support child welfare supervisors in their supervision practice with supervisees. Supervision has demonstrated positive impacts on both worker and family outcomes when delivered well. Use the helpful information in this new booklet to help prepare for and to guide your check-ins with supervisees to be more intentional and impactful. Order your no-cost booklet at cascw@umn.edu. |
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The Skill and Power of Apology: Apology, Amends, and Rupture Repair
CASCW is also offering a new educational video to support child welfare professionals in understanding the role of apology, amends, and rupture repair in the context of addiction recovery and family healing. This resource was designed for child welfare workers, supervisors, and allied professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of recovery-oriented and family-centered practice approaches. Learn more in this short animated video. |
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