Updated Common Core Curriculum: Fairness & Equity

The PPT for Trainers was added to the curriculum library 

The following has been updated in the PPT slide 32:

1. On the slide with the Knowledge and Use of Self activity. Corrected the second question to state "your identity" rather than "their identity."

2. Updated the reference to reflect “adapted from the work of Dr. Matthew Mock” instead of Dr. Kenneth Hardy. "

The associated files were updated in the curriculum library and changed in the Master template course.  Also, all of the active sections were updated to include the new PPT file. 

Updated Statewide Standardized Curriculum

The following curriculum, added July 17th, 2025 was temporarily archived on July 31st while a few modifications are being made to template courses.  The curriculum is expected to be re-released on August 4th, 2025.

• Emerging Leadership Series

• Internalizing Cultural Responsiveness for Far-Reaching Child Welfare Practice Change

New Statewide Standardized Curriculum

Added July 17th, 2025 by the Academy for Professional Excellence

Emerging Leadership Series

The Emerging Leadership Series Curricula is designed to support the professional development of future leaders within child welfare agencies. This training series is intended to help build the leadership skill set of staff and introduce and explore topics which will support them in successfully advancing into leadership roles. Learners attend the full 5 day series, which is delivered in the following sequence: Foundation Day (Half Day) Module 1: Developing Self Awareness (Full Day) Module 2: Supporting a Team Culture (Full Day) Module 3: Supporting the Transfer of Learning (Full Day) Module 4: Bringing it All Together (Full Day) In order to support the transfer of learning, it is recommended that learners participate in coaching (with a coach, a supervisor, etc) after each module to discuss what they have learned and how to integrate it into their practice.   

Internalizing Cultural Responsiveness for Far-Reaching Child Welfare Practice Change

This series was developed to discuss cultural responsiveness as the foundation for all social work practice. It is intended to provide an environment for learners to process material, get feedback on their ideas and how to move it forward in practice. The format of this delivery is facilitative discussion where the learners can be explorative and self-reflective in their thoughts and experiences. It also serves as a space for practical application of what they are learning as they advance in their work.

The teaming between new workers, seasoned workers and supervisors is intentional to ensure that all levels of organizations are represented and are able to learn from each other. The curriculum will also strategically embed the opportunity for coaching sessions to encourage the learners to have next steps related to their individual learning.

New Statewide Standardized Curriculum

Added July 1st, 2025 by Human Services at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education

IP-CANS in Supervision: Coaching Staff towards Practice Integration 

IP-CANS in Supervision: Coaching Staff towards Practice Integration (previously Module C) is a dynamic, one-day workshop designed for managers and supervisors who guide social workers, mental health plan clinicians, juvenile probation staff and CFT facilitators in their use of the IP-CANS in child welfare and/or mental health practice. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, leaders will explore how to coach staff in integrating IP-CANS into CFT processes and case planning. This training also prepares participants to navigate the upcoming Tiered Rate Structure and highlights the deep interconnection between assessment, teaming and service delivery. By building leadership capacity and alignment, this course enhances the overall quality of child welfare case management services. It is strongly recommended that participants complete another IP-CANS training prior to enrollment.

Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Affected by Commercial Sexual Exploitation

This one-day training session is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ foster youth who have experienced or are at risk of commercial sexual exploitation. Participants will explore risk factors and best practices for identifying and supporting these youth. The training aims to enhance collaborative efforts by providing essential knowledge, skills and perspectives related to recognizing vulnerabilities faced by this population, both individually and systemically; identifying youth at risk of sexual exploitation; and best practices to support healing and harm reduction. Building on the foundational concepts covered in CSEC 101, this session delves deeper into the specific issues affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth within the context of sexual exploitation.

Commercial Sexual Exploitation among Tribal Youth in California: Culture is Prevention

This one-day training session is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by Indigenous youth in foster care who have experienced sexual exploitation. Participants will explore risk factors and best practices for identifying and supporting these youth. The training aims to enhance collaborative efforts by providing essential knowledge, skills, and perspectives, with a strong emphasis on cultural connections and resources as pathways to healing. Building on the foundational concepts covered in CSEC 101, this session delves deeper into the specific issues affecting Indigenous youth within the context of sexual exploitation.

Statewide Evaluation Guide

Updates to the Statewide Evaluation Guide now include current instructions for managing Field Activities 

Field Advisor Training

The following CACWT curriculum library materials have been updated.  Additionally, the Master Template course files were updated to match the file names in the library, excluding dates, to prevent confusion when downloaded by participants.   (Note: The current revisions reflect limited changes, and more comprehensive revisions are anticipated upon the state's future strategic plans to implement CalWISE workgroups.)

Manage Permissions: CC 3.5_Field Advisor Training_Version Change Document (VCD)_Combined 2025 Revisions.pdf  (Access and viewability of this file is limited to system admins, Trainers/Facilitators, and CACWT Content Managers only).

CC3.5 Passport_Updated Nov 2024.pdf

Field Advisor Comprehensive Field Guide_May 2025_ADA.pdf

Field Advisor Training_PPT_May 2025_ADA.pptx

Field Advisor Training_Trainee_s Guide_May 2025_ADA.pdf

Field Advisor Training_Trainer_s Guide_May 2025_ADA.pdf

Field Advisor_Trainee_s PPT HO_May 2025_ADA.pdf

(Note: The old TOA was removed with this update.)

Supervisor Core Days 7 & 8 

• MASTER template course updated

  • Required: Trainer Curriculum Materials

  • REMOVED Day-7_Trainer_Supplement_Activity 4A_Virtual_Privilege_Walk.pdf

  • REMOVED Day-7_Trainee_Supplement_Activity_4A_Privilege_Walk_Steps-Paper_Version.pdf

• • Required: Training Materials (Day 7)

  • Removed: Day-7_Trainee_Supplement_Activity_4A_Privilege_Walk_Steps-Paper_Version.pdf

• • Curriculum Library:

  • Remove: Day-7_Trainee_Supplement_Activity_4A_Privilege_Walk_Steps-Paper_Version.pdf

  • Remove: Day-7_Trainer_Supplement_Activity 4A_Virtual_Privilege_Walk.pdf

CC3.5 Structured Tools Skills Lab

• Sections received the following updates:

  • 4x Check-ins (Morning and Afternoon check-ins for Days 1 and 2)

  • Gradebook Calculations

  • Additional curriculum materials 

    • CC3.5_STA_Rated_Jefferson_Baxter_CANS.pdf

    • CC3.5_Structured_Tools_Asses_CA _SDM_PP_Manual.pdf

• Updated Sections

  • 21055 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - BAA - 050525-050625 - T-12

  • 21054 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - BAA - 050625-050725 - T-11

  • 21053 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - BAA - 060525-060625 - T-13

  • 21104 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - CCTA - 060425 - (FY24 Southern 1)

  • 21108 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - CCTA - 062525 - (FY24 Northern 4)

  • 21109 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - CCTA - 062625 - (FY25 Coastal 2)

  • 21218 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - CWDS - 042925 {REG 032525}

  • 21219 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - CWDS - 052725 {SD 041725}

  • 21456 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - CWDS - 061325 {SB 051525}

  • 21042 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - NTA - 052025 - 244SSA714

  • 21043 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - NTA - 060325 - 244SSA937

  • 21044 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - NTA - 071525 - 251SSA712

  • 21045 CC3.5 - Structured Tools and Assessment Skills Lab (2-Day) - NTA - 081225 - 251SSA733

CC3.5 Structured Tools Skills Lab

All of the training files were revised and uploaded as new versions in the Curriculum Library.  The only changes made were to dates located within the documents.  There is no impact to existing sections. 

Introduction to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Awareness and Prevention

Revised eLearning, resource files, and evaluations

Best Practices for Intake Hotline

• ICPM category changed to "Assessment"