Accessing the Curriculum

There are four potential options for sites to gain access to NTDC curriculum materials. As part of determining how NTDC will be implemented, sites will need to assess how each option fits with existing structures and/or what work may be needed to develop the structure for professional staff and participants to gain the desired level of access. Each of these options differs in the level of interactivity. In some of the options materials are available for download only, while other options allow for participants to view videos (such as for Online themes and Right-Time themes) and access the Self-Assessment with automated scoring and feedback. Options also have differences in the ability for professional staff to monitor participant course completion.

Descriptions of the four options to access curriculum materials can be found below and include some basic details intended to support sites in identifying which option will best meet the needs of their site.

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This Website

The NTDC website supports users in downloading curriculum materials to a local device. The website includes files needed for the Self-Assessment, Classroom-Based and Right-Time trainings. Each of these components is organized by theme and includes all the curriculum materials needed to include resources, Facilitator Classroom Guide, PPTs, handouts, videos, podcasts, etc.

Note: The Self-Assessment files in this location are available as a PDF, not an automated/interactive format. To access the interactive file for the self-assessment, go to CapLEARN or transfer the file to your site’s Learning Management System.

Videos and podcasts that are a part of the Classroom-Based and Right-Time themes cannot be watched/listened to directly from the website, they must be downloaded. The Classroom-Based files, videos and podcasts are large which means that they will be slow to download and you will need a strong connection to the internet.

Agency Learning Management System

Upon request, sites can be provided with all curriculum files for import into their own Learning Management System (LMS).

Interactive course materials were developed using Moodle LMS which is a free software. If the agency is currently using Moodle as their LMS they will be able to directly import it into their site if their Moodle software version is 3.6 and above. Agencies can also download online/interactive curriculum components in SCORM compliant formats that can be modified or directly placed into their LMS.

The agency will need to have tech support who can ensure the files are appropriately downloaded and configured for their LMS. Spaulding will offer limited consultation to assist agencies with this transfer.

For sites interested in this option, contact ntdc@spaulding.org for additional information.

Words From Facilitators

I loved the material, especially the displays of understanding and the stories!

NTDC Facilitator

I appreciated the activities that tugged on my own emotions because it took a personal experience and related it to what kids in foster care experience but to a higher degree.

NTDC Facilitator

The “Real-Life” videos and examples are also excellent tools for empowering foster/adoptive parents.

NTDC Facilitator

Theme content incorporating many podcasts and real life videos will greatly enhance foster parent training.

NTDC Facilitator

Material is well organized, rich in content for families and easy to understand.

NTDC Facilitator

Love the trauma informed material that will help parents gain a better understanding of child’s behavior.

NTDC Facilitator

The building of themes really work well together. It flows very well in the format.

NTDC Facilitator

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This website is supported by grant number 90CO1134. This product was funded by the Children’s Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under grant #90CO1134. The contents of this document are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Children’s Bureau.