ongoing training
Ongoing Training
Ongoing Training
Below you’ll find recorded trainings approved by the Office of Licensing and Accreditation.
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- Watch them any time to help meet your annual requirement of 6 hours of continuing eduction.
- After finishing a training, you’ll receive a completion certificate you can share with your Licensing Specialist.
Live Monthly Tranings
- We also offer live sessions on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. MT / 12:30 p.m. CT.
- You’ll find the schedule on the Calendar tab.
- Registration is required, and you’ll receive a certificate for attending.
Independent Living Services for Youth in Foster Care
An in-depth overview of the Department of Social Services/Child Protection Independent Living Program. Presented by Tanya Septka, Independent Living Program Specialist, Department of Social Services.
Understanding the Impact of Maltreatment on Child Development
Exploration of the impact of stressors experienced during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. Presented by Kelly Bass, University of South Dakota.
Identifying and Managing Common Mental Health Disorders in Maltreated Children
Equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize early signs of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions commonly found in maltreated children. Presented by Nikki Eining, University of South Dakota.
Understanding Trauma’s Impact on the Brain and De-Escalation Techniques
This presentation will describe how traumatic and adverse childhood experiences shape the brain in ways that can lead to increases in aggressive and volatile behaviors. De-escalation techniques for working with angry or dysregulated youth will be provided. Presented by BreAnne Danzi, Ph.D., University of South Dakota.
Spirit of ICWA
Examine the origins and the strong need for the Indian Child Welfare Act formally known as ICWA and the true spirit and nature. Presented by Dereck Stonefish, Training Coordinator, Native American Institute and CEO, Indigenous Forward Consulting.
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
This session will cover reporting suspected child abuse/neglect, screening of child abuse/neglect reports, present danger and impending danger, and initial family assessment safety model. Presented by JoLynn Bostrom, SD Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services.
Children and Sexual-Based Online Harms: A Guide for Professionals
This session will cover research around the risks and vulnerabilities of children accessing the internet, online grooming and exploitation, impacts of children viewing pornography online, what we can do as professionals, parents, and policymakers. Presented by Chrissie Young, Director, CPCM and Heather Knox, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S Attorney’s Office
Human Trafficking 101
An in depth look of the way that traffickers groom victims, the types of trafficking we are seeing, and the work we are doing to improve and support the prevention and response to Human Trafficking in South Dakota. Presented by Mary Beth Holzwarth, SD Division of Criminal Investigation.
Child Custody, Safety, and the Impact on Children
Presented by Tracey Decker and Krista Hereen-Graber, The SD Network in partnership with SD State Bar Association.
Family Violence
Define domestic abuse while providing an overview of coercive control and other tactics of power and control utilized by the person causing harm to the family. Presented by Krista Hereen-Graber, SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
Civil vs Criminal Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
Presented by Colleen Moran in conjunction with SD State Bar.
Situational Awareness
Presented by Scott Sheldon, SD Unified Judicial System.
Preparing a Child Witness for Court
Presented by Lara Roetzel, SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault.
The Role of a Parent and Child Attorney in Child Welfare Cases
Presented by Nicole Laughlin, Laughlin Law.
Role of a State’s Attorney in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
Presented by Wendy Kloeppner, Lake County State’s Attorney and Roxie Erickson, Pennington County Deputy State’s Attorney.
Family Time and Sibling/Relative Placement Preferences
Presented by Sara Sheppick, SD Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services.
Stress Triggers on Families, including Holiday Stress
Presented by Nikki Eining, Avera Behavioral Brookings.
Cultural Awareness in the Courtroom
Presented by Wayne Weston, Center for Disabilities.
Family Considerations in Abuse and Neglect Cases
Presented by Tifanie Petro, Children's Home Society.
Safety and Planning Conditions for Return
Presented by Pamela Bennett, SD Department of Social Services.