2.6  Other Approved In-Service Training

Credit may be granted for other approved in-service training if the following guidelines are met:

• The resource provider must submit the completed CD-114, Resource Family In-Service Training Request form, to the licensing worker prior to participating in the in-service training.
• After review of the request, the worker must submit the form to the Regional Director or Designee for approval.
• The worker will notify the resource provider that the training is approved or denied.
• If approved, the resource provider will attend the training and obtain documentation to present to the licensing worker (i.e. brochure, sign-in sheet, syllabus, training hand outs, etc.).
• Training credit hours will be entered locally as Other Approved In-Service Training using the appropriate “99” code for the general topic of the course.
• If the training is going to become a statewide accepted training, the Regional Director will submit the requested training to the Professional Development and Training Unit to assign a code number.

Other approved in-service training should be competency based.  Flexibility can be allowed for training to occur in various formats such as, but not limited to, small or large group sessions, individual study, readings, coaching, web trainings, conferences, college courses, etc.

Training should have learning objectives outlined to take into account the participant’s knowledge, skill, willingness and ability to practice and perform the desired parenting to meet the needs of the children in care, or to increase knowledge of local resources that may assist in addressing the needs of the children in care.

Credit may be granted for "educational/informational meetings" (less than eight hours) if the content is related to foster care and pre-approved by the Regional Office.  A maximum of 2 hours training credit will be allowed.  An attendance sign-in sheet will be completed by participants and attached to a copy of the CD-114.

The resource provider shall use the CD-114 for pre-approval of other in-service training credit.  If the Regional Office already has a request form in use it may be used instead of the CD-114 as long as it contains all of the following information:

• Name and Vendor Number of the resource provider;
• Date training occurred;
• Training, Book, or Tape title;
• Instructor / Author;
• Competency (ies) addressed (Protecting and Nurturing, Meeting Developmental Needs and Addressing Developmental Delays, Supporting Relationships Between Children and Their Own Families, Connecting Children to Safe, Nurturing Relationships Intended to Last a Lifetime, Working as Member of a Professional Team) ;
• Hours of credit requested; and
• Signature of Regional Director/Designee approval.