Hybrid courses are multi-week blended learning training sessions that utilize a virtual face-to-face Community Huddle / seminar held via Zoom and self-paced online packets and activities that are accessed in PDS Online. Training methods include web-based interactive modules with videos, short readings, and individual learning activities; workbooks; and group discussions.
WCWPDS offers several hybrid courses. Click on any of the titles listed below for general information about the course, detailed course specific information, and who to contact with questions about each course.
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Culturally Responsible Practice - Hybrid
In this training we review the cultural competence standards that guide our practice, explore ways that cultural differences and biases can impact our practice, and discuss strategies to work with families in a culturally responsible manner.
Trauma Informed Practice - Hybrid
In this training we explore how families experience trauma, discuss strategies to recognize the signs of traumatic stress, and identify tools to help regulate distress using trauma informed practices.
Engaging Families - Hybrid
In this training we examine and apply the Six Principles of Partnership, discuss the importance of effective engagement to develop a trusting relationship with the families with whom we work, and explore how our judgements and biases impact the helper-authority continuum in our work with families.
Case Practice with American Indian Tribes - Hybrid
In this training we explore the impact of historical trauma and loss on Native American families, review ICWA and WICWA requirements, learn the process for child welfare professionals to follow in complying with WICWA, discuss ways to strengthen our practice with Indian children, families, and tribes, and learn to identify and access resources needed to implement the law.
Supervisor Foundation Training: Data Informed Supervision - Hybrid
Supervisors and managers will become comfortable with how to access and utilize various data sources and identify reports and dashboards that will assist in identifying information that is meaningful to their agency’s child welfare practice. Key concepts include creating a data informed culture by understanding macro data sources (CFSR, PIP, CQI) and working within micro data sources (Child Welfare dashboards and eWReports available in eWiSACWIS).