
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
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Training Type |
Allowable Credit |
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Articles in magazines, journals and newspapers |
Maximum of 1 hour per article |
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Articles in County Newsletters |
Maximum of 1/2 hour if newsletter contains training articles(s) |
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Internet Research for Cases |
Amount of time spent on research |
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Books |
30 minutes for each 50 pages; Maximum of 3 hours per book |
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Video / DVD |
Length of the video or DVD |
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TV Program |
Length of program |
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On-line Training Module |
Amount of time spent taking the course. Use recommended credit if provided. |
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Webinar / Podcast |
Length of webinar / podcast |
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Satellite Broadcast |
Length of broadcast |
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Conference |
Length of conference minus breaks and lunch |
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Community Workshop / Seminar |
Length of workshop / seminar minus breaks |
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Continuing Ed / College Course |
Course credit hours |
Local In-service opportunities.