DCS Brightspace
Statewide Training is excited to provide DCS Brightspace as the learning management system (LMS) for Tennessee foster parents. With Brightspace, foster parents will be able to register for and access trainings, view their completion awards, and keep track of their training history.
DCS Brightspace can be accessed via your computer or on your mobile device using the Brightspace Pulse App.
Visit https://tndcs.brightspace.com to login to your learner account.
Download the Pulse App user guide for DCS Brightspace
All learners are enrolled in DCS Brightspace Orientation Training. A link to the training can be found in the My Courses widget on the homepage once users have logged in. Watch the videos in this course for an introduction to navigating and completing training in Brightspace.
Courses Offered in Brightspace
Below is a comprehensive list of the computer-based trainings currently offered in Brightspace.
To identify and sellf-enroll in new trainings, visit the Find Training link in the navigation bar from their Brightspace accounts. Courses in which learners are already enrolled appear in the My Courses content block on the Brightspace home page and will not appear in Find Training.
Courses can also been viewed by specific topic or training need by selecting the View Courses by Topic tab.
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Preventing Suicide among Foster Care Youth (3 hr) | 3 | 1st Year; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| What to Know about Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking (2 hr) | 2 | 1st Year; Trafficking |
The table above includes only computer-based trainings available to complete in Brightspace. Additional required trainings are offered as live deliveries and can be found on the post-approval training calendar. View the Policy 16.9 Attachment: Required Training Chart for Foster Parents for a complete list of required trainings.
Preventing Suicide among Foster Care Youth (3 hr), developed by The Jason Foundation, is required for all Tennesse foster parents during the first year after approval.
What to Know about Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking (2 hr) meets the requirement for a trafficking course to be completed within the first year after foster home approval. In addition to the computer-based course, Statewide Training partners with the Tennessee Counter Trafficking Alliance to offer live webinar deliveries to foster parents monthly. Visit the post-approval training calendar to identify and register for these offerings. Courses that fulfill the trafficking requirement are identified in the event description.
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Social and Communication Skills in Young Children with Autism (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Affirming Autism: A Crash Course in Supporting Social & Emotional Development in Autistic Kids (1.5hr) | 1.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| An Introduction to Assistive Technology (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Anxiety Disorders in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Autism Awareness in Child Welfare (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Autism in Dentistry: The Spectrum of an Over-Sensory Environment (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| But I Don't Wanna go to School! Strategies for Addressing School Avoidance (1.75hrs) | 1.75 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Conversations About Autism: Levels of Support (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Developmental Delay & Intellectual Disability: Identification, Pathways To Diagnosis & Referral (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Enabling Technology for the IDD Community (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Enabling Technology: Overcoming Blockages and Barriers (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Girls and Women on the Spectrum: Challenges with Diagnosis and Intervention (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| How to Talk to Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities (.75 hrs) | 0.75 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Intellectual Disabilities (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Introduction to Assistive Technology (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Navigating Your Child's Learning Disabilities and Social Challenges (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Person-Centered Approaches to Supporting Dignity of Risk for People with Disabilities (1.5hr) | 1.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Person-First Language and Reducing Stigma (.5hr) | 0.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Person-First Language, Etiquette, and Medical and Social Model of Disability (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Positive Discipline For Autistic Children (0.5hr) | 0.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Preparing for Puberty in Children with Autism (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Preventing Injuries in Children with Autism (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Safety & Wandering Prevention for Children & Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Selective Eating in Children With Autism (1.5hr) | 1.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Smart Home Technology for People with Disability Webinar ( .75hrs) | 0.75 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Suicide Prevention and Intervention for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Supporting Academic Success in Your Child by Understanding Developmental Disabilities (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Supporting Autistic Children | 1.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Teaching Children With Intellectual Disability How To Read (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| The Power Of Person-First: Language & Expectations for People With Disabilities | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Understanding Autism & ADHD to Promote Long-Term Success (1.5hr) | 1.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Understanding Intellectual Disability Definitions, Intervention, and Resources (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| When, Why, and How to Think About Medicines for Behavior in Autism (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Working To Support The Mental Health Of Children With An Intellectual Disability (1.25hr) | 1.25 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Awareness (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Girls and Women on the Spectrum: Challenges with Diagnosis and Intervention (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Hair Care for Black and Multicultural Children (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Right Time: SOGIE (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Attachment and Our Histories | 0.5 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Ways to Discipline Your Children (0.5 hr) | 0.5 | Elective |
| Behavior Management Ages 11-18 (2.5 hr) | 2.5 | Elective |
| Behavioral Challenges in Foster Care (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| De-escalation Techniques (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| Micro-Learning: DCS Discipline Policy and Goals (.25hr) | 0.25 | Elective |
| Positive Discipline For Autistic Children (0.5hr) | 0.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Positive Parenting (3 hr) | 3 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Preventing Teen Runaways and Truancy | 1 | Elective |
| Right Time: Understanding Behavior (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Safety Planning for High Risk Behaviors for Children in State Custody | 1.5 | Elective |
| TBRI Conversations: Big Behaviors Needs | 0.75 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Felt Safety | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: The "3 C's" of Correcting | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: The IDEAL® Response | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Tools to Empower | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Child Passenger Safety (3 hr) | 3 | Child Passenger Safety |
| Helping Children Make Transitions (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in the Child Welfare System (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | Elective |
| Learn More about Lice (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | Elective |
| NAS/Safe Sleep (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| ReMoved (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Right Time: Building Child Resilience (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Sensory Integration (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Tennessee Safe Baby Courts | 1 | Elective |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Couples Who Foster (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Engaging and Parenting Teens (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Fostering from the Single Parent Perspective (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Impact of Fostering on Birth Children (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| Kinship to Traditional Foster Care (3 hr) | 3 | Specialty Requirement |
| Loving and Letting Go (3 hr) | 3 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Positive Parenting (3 hr) | 3 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Preserving Kinship Families (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| Right Time: Building Parental Resilience (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Parental Adaptation (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Parental Regulation (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Right Time: Relationship Development (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Self-Care for Foster Parents (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Strengthening Foster Parents' Voices: Understanding Juvenile Court Hearings and Achieving Timely Permanency for Children | 1.5 | Elective |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Care Review Board, Permanency Plan, and Child & Family Team (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | Elective |
| Foster Parent Bill of Rights (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Micro-Learning: DCS Discipline Policy and Goals (.25hr) | 0.25 | Elective |
| Respite Care: Short-term Planned Care of a Child while in DCS Custody (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Strengthening Foster Parents' Voices: Understanding Juvenile Court Hearings and Achieving Timely Permanency for Children | 1.5 | Elective |
| Tennessee Safe Baby Courts | 1 | Elective |
| The Legal Anatomy of a DCS Case (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | Elective |
| TN Strong Families: Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety Disorders in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Autism in Dentistry: The Spectrum of an Over-Sensory Environment (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Child Passenger Safety (3 hr) | 3 | Child Passenger Safety |
| Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in the Child Welfare System (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | Elective |
| Learn More about Lice (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | Elective |
| NAS/Safe Sleep (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| Person-First Language, Etiquette, and Medical and Social Model of Disability (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Preventing Injuries in Children with Autism (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Responding to Children in Crisis (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Safety & Wandering Prevention for Children & Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Signs and Symptoms of Teen Drug and Alcohol Usage (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| TN Strong Families: Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| When, Why, and How to Think About Medicines for Behavior in Autism (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Working To Support The Mental Health Of Children With An Intellectual Disability (1.25hr) | 1.25 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Working with Children Who Have Diabetes (1 hr) | 1 | Specialty Requirement |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Approved, Now What? (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Couples Who Foster (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Creating Teachable Moments (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| Engaging and Parenting Teens (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Foster Care Review Board, Permanency Plan, and Child & Family Team (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | Elective |
| Foster Parent Bill of Rights (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Foster Parent Resources | 0 | Resources Only |
| Fostering from the Single Parent Perspective (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Fostering Pregnant or Parenting Youth (1 hr) | 1 | Specialty Requirement |
| Free Resources for All Tennessee Children and Families (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Impact of Fostering on Birth Children (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| Loving and Letting Go (3 hr) | 3 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Parent Partnerships: Mentoring Birth Parents (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Parenting Sibling Groups (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Parenting the Justice Involved Youth (3 hr) | 3 | Specialty Requirement; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Positive Parenting (3 hr) | 3 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Preventing Out-of-Home Placements for Children Through Person-Centered Wraparound (1.5hr) | 1.5 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Professionalism and Ethics (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Respite Care: Short-term Planned Care of a Child while in DCS Custody (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Right Time: Accessing Services and Supports (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Building Parental Resilience (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Managing Placement Transitions (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Parental Adaptation (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Parental Regulation (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Right Time: Relationship Development (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Self-Care for Foster Parents (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| SIU and the FHQT Process | 1 | Elective |
| Social Media and Cyber Safety (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Strengthening Foster Parents' Voices: Understanding Juvenile Court Hearings and Achieving Timely Permanency for Children | 1.5 | Elective |
| Tennessee Safe Baby Courts | 1 | Elective |
| TFACTS: Financial Enhancement - Foster Parent Portal Verification (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Working with Birth Parents and Visitation (3 hr) | 3 | Elective |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Right Time: Accessing Services and Supports (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Building Child Resilience (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Building Parental Resilience (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Continued Connections (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Family Dynamics (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Life Story: Birth and Adoption Story (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Managing Placement Transitions (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Parental Adaptation (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Parental Regulation (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Preparing for Adulthood (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Preparing for and Managing Visitation (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Responding to Children in Crisis (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Right Time: Relationship Development (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Sensory Integration (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Sexual Trauma (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: SOGIE (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Transitions (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Understanding and Recognizing the Effects of Trauma (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Understanding Behavior (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| But I Don't Wanna go to School! Strategies for Addressing School Avoidance (1.75hrs) | 1.75 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Innovation with Heart (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Supporting Academic Success in Your Child by Understanding Developmental Disabilities (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Teaching Children With Intellectual Disability How To Read (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Working With The Education System (1.5 hr) | 1.5 | Elective |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Caring for the Child with Sexual Trauma | 3 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Sexual Trauma (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Right Time: Parental Regulation (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Understanding and Recognizing the Effects of Trauma (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Right Time: Understanding Behavior (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Big Behaviors Needs | 0.75 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Chronological Age vs. Developmental Age | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Connection | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: You and Me against Your History | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| TBRI Conversations: 4 Skills of Healthy Attachment | 0.5 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Attachment and Our Histories | 0.5 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Attachment and Self-Regulation | 0.75 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Big Behaviors Needs | 0.75 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Can't vs. Won't | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Chronological Age vs. Developmental Age | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Connection | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Felt Safety | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Mindfulness | 0.75 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: The "3 C's" of Correcting | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: The Attachment Cycle | 0.5 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: The IDEAL® Response | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: The TBRI® Mantra | 0.5 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: Tools to Empower | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| TBRI Conversations: You and Me against Your History | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| Engaging and Parenting Teens (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| Fostering Pregnant or Parenting Youth (1 hr) | 1 | Specialty Requirement |
| Jason Foundation: Supplemental Learning | 0.25 | Elective |
| Parenting the Justice Involved Youth (3 hr) | 3 | Specialty Requirement; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Preparing for Puberty in Children with Autism (1hr) | 1 | ASD/IDD; Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Preventing Suicide among Foster Care Youth (3 hr) | 3 | 1st Year |
| Right Time: Preparing for Adulthood (1 hr) | 1 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Signs and Symptoms of Teen Drug and Alcohol Usage (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Social Media and Cyber Safety (2 hr) | 2 | Elective |
| TBRI Conversations: Chronological Age vs. Developmental Age | 0.25 | Trauma; Therapeutic |
| Why Youth Join Gangs (1 hr) | 1 | Elective |
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Requirements Met |
|---|---|---|
| What to Know about Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking (2 hr) | 2 | 1st Year; Trafficking |
In addition to the computer-based courses in the table above, Statewide Training partners with the Tennessee Counter Trafficking Alliance to offer live webinar deliveries to foster parents monthly. Visit the post-approval training calendar to identify and register for these offerings. Courses that fulfill the trafficking requirement are identified in the event description.