Instructional Modules

This training is provided by: Nancy Moral

Photograph by

Shaina Moral

Why are you taking this course, and what important information will you learn?

Topics include: Who are "Mandatory Reporters"? What terms and definitions on child abuse and neglect should I know? What are some pertainent statutes and laws? What are the major types of abuse and neglect? The training will end with a time for reflection and exploration of community organizations and support systems.

Each Module will present assignments to complete, that will cover the topics above. They will take between 30-45 minutes each. By taking this course you will be better prepared to intervene professionally in the life of a child during suspected cases of child abuse.You will also learn important definitions and laws that can reduce liability at your child care center, should an incident of suspected child abuse occur. Finally, you will earn a "Certificate of Completion" for 4 in-service hours.

Assignments Click on this link for general Course Overview.

1. Start with Module One. A "Module" is a chapter or unit of study, and takes about 30-45 minutes to complete. Click on the links to the left to begin each Module. Complete a Module once you start it. Links to click on will be in blue and will open web pages for assignments or the instructor's email.

2. Assignments include written paragraphs submitted by email which require 5 to 8 sentences each (spelling and grammer are not counted). Other assignments include independent assignments such as Web Quests (where you will search the internet for information), Self-Tests, Matching & Fill-In-The-Blanks. Extra effort can improve your final score.

3. Each assignment will have its own instructions for completion and submission. When faxing assignments, fax to: 561.383.6956. Othewise, you may email assignments as attachments.

Technical Processing: Click here for a Flowchart of web links to see how the whole course is structured. This on-line training is geared toward the beginner internet user.

1. You must have access to the internet, know how use a mouse, open and close web pages, save a page on your desk top, and print & fax a document.If you navagate (or go) to a web page and there is no"To Home Page" button to go back to your first page, all you you need to do is click the back arrow on the very top, left corner of the page to go back a page.

2. CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS to save a document on the desktop, print or email documents. It may help you to print and save these instructions.

3. For technical assistance, or if you have any questions you may call your instructor, Nancy Moral at 561.721.3683 or, click here to Email Instructor. If the link to the instructor's email doesn't work, this may be because your email is not "configured" to open up. In that case, open your email separately and send an email directly to: nancy@familytreeprivateschool.com. The instructor will be available, or return calls daily from 7 PM -9 PM nightly. Messages or emails will be answered within 24 hours. You may also click on the following link to chat live with the instructor if she is available:

Checklist, Evaluation Rubric & Feedback Form:

Checklists (which detail everything you must do to successfully complete the course); an Evaluation Rubric (to see how your work will be graded), and a (required) Feedback Form are available at the end of each Module. To earn your "Certificate of Compleition" for 4 in-service hours, you must score an average total of a 75% (3of 4 points, on average for all activities combined), complete and submit the Feedback form at the end of each Module, and pay the course fee. If you do not pass, you may retake this course at no charge.

Registration:

Register Now by clicking on this link. Save and Print the "Participant Agreement" page (CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS to save a document on the desktop, print or email documents). Fill it out, sign it and fax it to 561.383.6956; or mail it with your payment for $40 (no cash) payable to Family Tree Ministires: at 17626 94th St. N., Loxahatchee, FL 33470. (If you have a "Scholarship Award Letter", fax or mail that in).You may pay $40 now through this PayPal link and fax in your "Participant Agreement"

Begin at Module #1 after the "Participant Agreement" form and payment or "Scholarship Award Letter" are sent to your instructor. You may progress at your own pace, but must finish the course within 30 days of beginning. Enjoy the course!