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CASA Training Center

CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc.

Welcome to the CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. Training Center!  The training resources have been primarily designed for the enrichment of CASA volunteers in Arizona. However, child advocates everywhere may also find these resources useful.  CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. volunteer may earn in-service hours through this link: 

 http://www.supreme.state.az.us/casa/prepare/trainingcenter.html

CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. In-service Credit Guidelines

CASA volunteers in CASA of the Southern Tier, Inc. are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training each calendar year in order to stay abreast of new information, services, policies and legislation. In-service training credit can be earned through a variety of different delivery methods, including attending workshops, watching videos, and reading articles, and should be related to your role as a CASA volunteer.

The chart below outlines the amount of credit which can be earned for different types of training. Please note that CASA volunteers must complete a minimum of 4 hours of in-person training each year. Be sure to speak to your Program Coordinator if you do not see a specific type of training listed below or would like to know if a certain type of training will qualify for credit.

If you would like to submit a request for in-service training credit, click here

Training Type

Allowable Credit

Articles in magazines, journals and newspapers

Maximum of 1 hour per article

Articles in County Newsletters

Maximum of 1/2 hour if newsletter contains training articles(s)

Internet Research for Cases

Amount of time spent on research

Books

30 minutes for each 50 pages; Maximum of 3 hours per book

Video / DVD

Length of the video or DVD

TV Program

Length of program

On-line Training Module

Amount of time spent taking the course. Use recommended credit if provided.

Webinar / Podcast

Length of webinar / podcast

Satellite Broadcast

Length of broadcast

Conference

Length of conference minus breaks and lunch

Community Workshop / Seminar

Length of workshop / seminar minus breaks

Continuing Ed / College Course

Course credit hours

Local In-service opportunities.