One of the main goals of the Training Academy is to ensure a quality and equitable learning experience. We are continuing to learn and make improvements to the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure this goal is maintained. M…
Learn more about Rachel Johnson, our Multidisciplinary Coordinator at Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!
What is your job title, and what will you be doing?My title is Multidisciplinary Coordinator. I will be working o…
Learn more about Stu Miller, the new Evaluation and Certification Specialist at Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!
What is your job title, and what will you be doing?My job title is Evaluation and Certification Specia…
This past November we shared an update on the launch of New Worker Orientation, and hope that your new workers have had a good experience so far. Now our staff is focused on updating and preparing for the pilot of New Worker Foun…
In recognition of Social Work Month, we interviewed three of our staff members who are also social workers, and asked about how to bring Social Work Month advocacy into the whole year. One common theme in their responses was the …
Learn more about Brittany Koneczny Palm, the new Training Operations Specialist at Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!
What will you be doing? I will be supporting the training team and our co-directors, Liz and Tracy.T…
The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) developed, and now offers, two courses for mandated reporters (professionals identified by law who must make a report of suspected or known child maltreatment). Mandated Repor…
Learn more about Ashlee, the new Training Implementation Specialist at Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy!
What is your job title, and what will you be doing?My job title is Training Implementation Specialist. I'll…
Recruiting and Retaining Black Child Welfare WorkersRetaining quality child protection workers in the Minnesota workforce has been a concern for many years. While there are many reasons that people leave, we know that BIPOC worke…
Being Anti-Racist is Central to Trauma-Informed Care: Anti-Racist Principles and StrategiesImage credit: Girl takes photo in front of the “We Can Do It” sign at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park (NPS)At t…