The Child Welfare Partnership training is now offering evening distance training via the computer for caregivers on a monthly basis. These trainings are called NetLink trainings. Caregivers can participate from their homes over the internet using a headset or in small groups at the branch offices. Course registration is handled within the Department of Human Services' Learning Center at https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us. Directions on how to register and find classes are listed below.

What is NetLink Training?
NetLink is an interactive, dynamic distance delivery training option that allows caregivers to receive training, along with other caregivers around the state right to their homes or local branches. The training is done via the Internet right to your desktop in a Virtual Classroom. A Virtual Classroom is an online meeting space in which students, an instructor, and assistant instructors communicate, interact, and collaborate using a variety of classroom tools. You will need a headset, a computer and internet connection.

When are Caregiver NetLink Trainings?
Login at 6:00pm, Class begins at 6:30pm (2 to 2-½ hours in length)

• 11-08-2007: What Color is Math? Understanding FASD
• 12-19-2007: Caregivers and the Oregon Safety Model
• 01-17-2008: Transitioning Children with Sensitivity
• 02-21-2008: Behavior Management: Collaborative Problem Solving
• 03-20-2008: Relationship with the Child’s Family
• 04-17-2008: Grief and Loss
• 05-15-2008: Making the Most of Caseworker 30 Day Contact
• 06-19-2008: Caregivers and the Juvenile Court
• 07-17-2008: Documentation: Taking Note of Your Work with DHS
• 08-21-2008: Working with Teens
• 09-18-2008: Parenting Children with Special Needs
• 10-16-2008: Caregivers and the Oregon Safety Model
• 11-20-2008: Behavior Management: Collaborative Problem Solving
• 12-18-2008: What Color is Math? Understanding FASD

How do I Sign Up?

• Go to the DHS Learning Center (LC) at https://dhslearn.hr.state.or.us
• Login to the LC.
  • If it's your first visit you’ll have to click on the link to create a profile. If you list your Certifier as the Supervisor, they will receive notifications regarding your registrations
  • If you are a returning user enter your LoginId and password
• From your "My Homepage" select "Courses and Registration" from the Navigation bar
• Select Find a "Course & Register"
• In the Key Words field enter "CWP" or a word from the title of the course. The course will be displayed in the bottom left-hand frame
• Click on the blue information icon "i" to see class information. The course with upcoming dates will be displayed in the right-hand frame
• Click on the register link

On the day of the session, the Join button will appear on your Learning Center Homepage. Just click join and the NetLink application will launch. You can also view and print course materials from your “My Homepage” by clicking on the Course Materials link located under the Course/Session Information heading.

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