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Introduction Video: Welcome to the California Training Institute
This brief video provides an overview of CalTrin and all the ways we are delivering prevention-focused, professional development that is accessible and applicable to your daily work. WATCH and SHARE with your colleagues who might be interested in learning more about how CalTrin supports child- and family-serving professionals in California.
Training Tidbits
Launched in 2024, CalTrin’s Training Tidbits are designed to provide short, on-demand learning—or microlearning. These trainings are “bite-size,” so you can learn about a specific topic in 10 minutes or less, fitting them into your daily work as needed. Visit our Training Tidbits page to learn how you can use these microlearnings for individual and team professional development. Learn more.
Why CalTrin?
The Why CalTrin? page features video testimonials and survey feedback from child- and family-serving professionals like you who have engaged in our training as learners or presenters. Check it out to see what your colleagues have to say about CalTrin’s impact on their everyday work with children and families in California. You can also record your own audio or video testimonial! Learn more.
CalTrin Blog
Our blog delivers insights and updates from the CalTrin community. Posts will focus on topics ranging from CalTrin’s four content pillars to our self-paced and interactive courses, important policy and legislation updates, community resources, and more! We’re also developing an ongoing training series penned by CalTrin’s very own Training Coordinators and lining up some amazing guest contributors, so stay tuned! In the meantime, catch up on the latest posts.
Training Archive
Whenever possible, CalTrin records our training events so that you can fit them into your schedule and share them with your team! The Training Archive lets you explore recordings and resources from prior CalTrin trainings within our four domains: Direct Service Delivery Skills, Evidence-Based/Evidence-Based Service Delivery, Management & Leadership, and Trauma-Informed Care. View all archived training content here.
Self-Paced & Interactive Courses
CalTrin offers self-paced courses that are designed so child- and family-serving professionals working in California can choose training that works for their schedule, learning style, and career path—at no cost to learners. Once registered for a free account, users will have access to self-paced courses as well as recordings and materials from select live trainings. Access courses here.
Resource Library
CalTrin’s new Resource page is where you will find links to organizations that provide high-quality, accessible content to extend learning and professional development in child abuse prevention and family-strengthening topics. The resource list is curated by CalTrin’s Training Coordinators and includes organizations and resources they believe are most relevant to child- and family-serving professionals. Check it out!
CalTrin Connect Newsletter Archive
Get the latest child abuse prevention resources, professional development offerings, and extended learning opportunities delivered straight to your inbox. CalTrin sends two e-communications each month to subscribers, the CalTrin Connect newsletter and a Mark Your Calendars eUpdate. Not yet a subscriber? Sign up today! Catch up on past issues in the CalTrin Connect Archive.
FAQ: You Have Questions, We Have Answers
From who funds CalTrin to training eligibility, cost, waitlist information, and more, CalTrin’s new FAQ page features answers to the most frequently asked questions. View all FAQs here.
New additions to CalTrin.org coming in 2025! Subscribe to our mailing list to be notified when new features and learning opportunities become available. Have questions about any aspect of the website? Contact us!
*Last updated December 5, 2024