Trainers / tECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) PROFESSIONALS

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Explore our library of support guides, videos, resources, and our communications archive to learn more about becoming Trainer / TA Professional and using the PDASystem.
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    Becoming a Trainer / Technical Assistance Professional

    Read and review the following resources before you apply for a Trainer / TA Professional:

    Updated: May 2024

    Trainer / TA Professional Toolkit

    This is a must-read resource that introduces the Professional Development Approval System (PDASystem) and the resources available to Trainers / TA Professionals.
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    Updated: February 2023

    Trainer / TA Professionals Requirements Chart

    This resource shows the requirements for Trainers and TA Professionals.
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    Updated: July 2023

    Trainer / TA Professional Course Descriptions

    Learn more about the T-TAP Course Series to meet the Adult Education Requirement.

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    Updated: February 2023

    Criminal Background Records Check Policy

    Learn more about the backgrounds check required for TA Professionals.
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    Updated: February 2023

    How to Obtain a Criminal Background Record Check

    Get step-by-step instructions for how to obtain a criminal background record check.
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    Updated: December 2024

    How to Submit a Department of Justice Criminal Background Check

    Get  instructions for how to submit a criminal background record check.

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    Updated: November 2022

    Wisconsin Registry Barred Offenses - Trainers and Technical Assistance Professionals

    A list of barred crimes used by the Wisconsin Registry to determine eligibility for approved Trainers and TA Professionals.

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    Updated: February 2023

    Training & TA Professional Agreement

    Review this Agreement to fully understand the Registry Trainer and Technical Assistance Professional code of conduct.
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    Updated: February 2023

    How to Become a Trainer

    Get step-by-step guidance on how you can apply for a Trainer Endorsement.

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    Updated: February 2023

    How to Become a TA Professional

    Get step-by-step guidance on how you can apply for a Technical Assistance (TA) Professional Endorsement.

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    Updated: July 2021

    Training & Technical Assistance Professional (T-TAP) Course Series Instructor Approval Process

    This resource shows the process for Training & Technical Assistance Professional (T-TAP) Course Series Instructor Approval.
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    Updated: October 2023

    Instructor Resource Center

    This password protected page has information for each of the T-TAP Courses. If you do not have the password and need access, please contact the Wisconsin Registry.
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    Updated: October 2024

    Trainer Mentor Application and Commitment Form

    Please fill out this form if you have interest in becoming a Mentor to new Trainers.

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    Updated: October 2024

    TA Mentor Application and Commitment Form

    Please fill out this form if you have interest in becoming a Mentor to new TA Professionals.

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    Updated: December 2024

    Trainer Hours of Experience Form

    Please use this form to document your Trainer experience hours.

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    Updated: December 2024

    Technical Assistance Professional Hours of Experience Form

    Please use this form to document your Technical Assistance Professional experience hours.

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    Training Entry Resources

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    Updated: July 2020

    Training Entry Part 1: Course Approval

    A step-by-step guide to submitting a course.
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    Updated: September 2024

    Training Entry Part 2: How to Submit an Event

    A step-by-step guide to submitting an event.
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    Updated: October 2020

    Tips and Tricks for Training Entry

    A guide to the basics of Training entry.
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    Updated: February 2020

    Registry App Instructions

    Instructions for using the Registry Mobile App.
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    Outline of Training Content, Training Methods and Training Timeline

    Use this as a guide or you can fill out the form and upload a copy of this document to this Instructional Plan: Outline of Training Content, Training Methods and Training Time section of the Course Approval Form.
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    Event Attendance Form

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    Updated: September 2024

    Diversity & Inclusion Course Submission Requirement Guide

    All trainings/courses submitted for approval will require a diversity and inclusion statement.
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    Updated: September 2024

    Training Considerations for
    Diversity & Inclusion

    A worksheet aimed to help Trainers and TSOs in writing the Diversity & Inclusion Statement for training submission in the Wisconsin Registry PDASystem.

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    Updated: May 2020

    Wisconsin Pyramid Model Trainer – Registry System Guide

    The following guide is for Wisconsin Pyramid Model Trainers to enter Wisconsin Pyramid Model training event data into the Registry system
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    Updated: April 2023

    Statewide Training Initiative Event Entry for Approved Trainers

    The following guide is for Trainers to enter events for Statewide Training Initiative Courses, such as Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, Pyramid Model, and T-TAP courses into the Wisconsin Registry system.

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    Updated: October 2016

    Training Tiers

    Learn about about the different types of training.

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    Updated: April 2023

    Training Attendance Verification

    Step-by-step guidance on how to enter the attendees onto the roster or print the certificate of attendance.
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    Updated: March 2022

    How to Duplicate an Approved Event

    Step-by-step guidance on how to duplicate an approved events.

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    Updated: March 2022

    How to Set up a Conference

    Step-by-step guidance on how to submit conference sessions.

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    Updated: July 2022

    Training Considerations for Diversity & Inclusion

    Guidance for Trainers and TSOs in writing the Diversity and Inclusion Statement for course submission.

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    Updated: September 2024

    Designing a Training

    A tool intended to support Trainers and TSOs in planning a training

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    Updated: June 2023

    Designing a TA Event

    This document is a tool intended to support TA Professionals in submitting their technical assistance sessions/visits with attendees/programs/providers.

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    Updated: July 2022

    TA Professional Event Entry

    Step-by-step guidance on how to submit Technical Assistance (TA) Events through the Registry Professional Development Approval System (PDASystem).

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    Updated: May 2023

    TA Event Attendance Verification

    Step-by-step guidance on how to enter an attendance roster for a TA Event.

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    Updated: January 2022

    How to Renew an Expired Course

    Step-by-step guidance on how to renew a course.

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    Registry Communications

    Sent: November 2024

    Training Solutions

    A look ahead to new features coming in 2025, Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT) information, and more in the November 2024 edition of Training Solutions.

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    Sent: October 2024

    Training Solutions

    We recap the 2024 PDAS Summit, provide information on the Event Diversity & Inclusion Statements, and share a few reminders in Training Solutions!

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    Sent: July 2024

    Training Solutions

    Get to know the Professional Development staff, including our newest hire in the latest Training Solutions! Also included is important CCFT information and some helpful reminders!

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    Sent: May 2024

    Training Solutions

    Exciting updates to training events in the Registry PDASystem and information on the CCFT Train-the-Trainer events highlight the May 2024 edition of Training Solutions!

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    Sent: March 2024

    Training Solutions

    Coming soon: Access to the Wisconsin Registry in Spanish! Also included in this Training Solutions: best practices when searching for specific training, tips for Trainer and TA Professional renewals, an update on the Wisconsin Registry app, and save the date for the 2024 PDAS Summit!

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    Sent: January 2024

    Training Solutions

    Reminders about the upcoming changes to CCFT Courses, as well as the changes in the approval process for Trainers and TSOs interested in offering those courses.

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