Upcoming CASA Training Sessions
Advocates are required to have 12 hours of training during each fiscal year. If you are interested in attending any of the following classes, "Click to RSVP" below.
These classes are available for sworn-in advocates, staff, and Board Members.
San Antonio Threads Tour
Monday, June 29th
9:30 - 11:00 AM
IN-PERSON TRAINING
Cathy Hamilton, CEO and Founder will lead a tour of the SA Threads new location and will discuss the agency's programs that support children & teens. These include clothing drives, donations, and much more! Register now to learn more about how the value of quality clothing can impact a child’s outlook of themselves. RSVP Required.
LearnUpon Refresher
Tuesday, July 7th
6:00 - 7:00 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Join Megan Garcia, Continuing Education Coordinator at CASA, for a training session designed to help you make the most of LearnUpon. Discover available courses/advocate tips, learn how to register, and better utilize the platform. Please ensure your LearnUpon account is active so you can follow along. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and explore everything LearnUpon has to offer!
College Docket
Wednesday, July 15th
12:00 - 1:00 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Join Sam Barton, Transitional Youth Program & Policy Supervisor with CASA, as she trains on the College Docket program. Join us to learn more about the benefits of college docket for teens experiencing foster care and the importance of higher education! Learn about the program benefits to youth, collaboration with all parties involved, and how to be more involved in educational advocacy for your CASA kiddos!
Social Media 101
Thursday, July 23
12:00 - 1:00 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Join Jose Guevara, Training Manager with CASA, as he provides an overview of today’s most commonly used social media platforms. He will discuss the differences between these platforms, what to monitor for, and offer guidance on how to encourage youth to use them responsibly. Additionally, he will review CASA’s social media policy and explain how it relates to your advocacy efforts.
Clarity Campus Tour
Friday, July 31st
9:00 - 10:30 AM
IN-PERSON TRAINING
Priscilla Sanchez-Silva, Manager of Community Initiatives and Operations at Clarity Child Guidance Center, will be leading a tour of the Clarity Campus. The tour will include a visit to their Pediatric Psychiatric ICU Unit, as well as review their inpatient, outpatient, and overall services for children, ages 3-17. RSVP Required.
Advocate Roundtable: Creating Relationships with Belong/SJRC
Saturday, August 1
9:00 - 11:00 AM
IN-PERSON TRAINING
As of March, CPS legal case management duties have been transitioned to a private local provider called SJRC Belong. Join CASA Staff to discuss the impacts from the shift to Community Based Care and how it has affected your advocacy. This will be an opportunity to brainstorm ways we can be more effective in our collaboration.
Optima Refresher
Thursday, August 13
12:00 - 1:00 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Melissa Summerville, CASA Team Manager, will be providing a refresher session on how to effectively navigate the Optima platform. During this session, she will cover how to document information gathered during your case, including service recommendations, visitations, and contact logs.
Court Report Refresher
Tuseday, August 18
6:00 - 7:00 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Wil Murphy, CASA Program Director, will share valuable insights on how to create effective and persuasive court reports. He will cover detailed examples of court report formatting, clarify each section of the CASA court report, and offer guidance on making impactful recommendations at every stage of your case.
Understanding Medical Advocacy for Children in Foster Care
Monday, August 24
12:00 - 1:30 PM
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Join Debbie Jennings, DNP, MSN, RN & former CASA Advocates and current facilitator for Doin Well, LLC & University Health, for an informative session on understanding and navigating Medicaid and medical benefits for youth in care. She will provide a clear overview of Medication, eligibility, covered medical services, commonly used documents, and more. Finally, Debbie will discuss how CASA advocates can effectively support access to care while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.
