Training Services


 

The Bay Area Academy offers a myriad of training opportunities to enhance the professional development of child welfare staff. Trainings range from foundational Core 3.5 training required of all new social work staff to individualized trainings tailored to fit a county’s specific needs. BAA also provides advanced trainings, training for trainers, and e-learnings. Upcoming training.

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Instruction conducted in-person by an instructor to participants in an organized manner utilizing a lesson plan.

Typical examples: Most standardized training (ie: Core, CWS/CMS, SafeMeasures, Psychotropic Meds, Pre-Service, RFA Academy, Core T4T, CANS, Field Advisor, SB89, statewide Facilitation/CFT, etc.)


Instruction conducted in-person by an instructor to participants in an organized manner utilizing a lesson plan.
Typical examples: Most ongoing/advanced training (ie: SOP, Visitation, Fatherhood Engagement, Case Review, specialized Facilitation/CFT, Motivational Interviewing, Art of Coaching, SDM for Supervisors, Supervisor Core, Advanced Analytics, Business Objects, etc.)

Training delivered in a virtual or simulated environment, or when the learner and the instructor are in separate locations. Virtual training and their environments are designed to simulate the traditional classroom or learning experience.

Typical examples: Basic and Advanced level trainings that have been adjusted to be delivered virtually.


Training or coaching that works to develop specific skills related to child welfare practice, focusing on skill enhancement of child welfare staff.
FBT can occur with individuals or small groups. FBT is typically delivered in the agency setting but can be done over the phone or within a virtual platform.

Typical examples: Common Core Field Advising, SOP, SDM, Supervision, Case Consultation, Visitation, Case Review.


A learning environment which uses information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a platform for teaching and learning activities. Some online courses available below.

BAA Microlearnings
Art of Coaching
Child, Adolescent Needs & Strengths Assessment (CANS)
Safety Organized Practice (SOP)

Partner eLearning Resources
CWDS: Using CFT's as an Engagement Tool
CalSWEC: Publicly Accessible Free Online Courses