Continuing Education
CASA volunteers are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education each year. Below are some educational resources to fulfill that requirement.
Here is the link to our Frequently Asked Questions about Continuing Education.
December Opportunities
December 29th | 5pm
Location: TBD
RSVP by December 19th
Heather Sympson has agreed to do a Q&A for us as a continuing education opportunity! As mentioned previously, Heather is a former firefighter for Milton and now for Burlington Fire Department. Her memoir is relatable to many of the parents we work with.
If you’d be interested in attending this Q&A continuing education, please RSVP by December 19th to Makinzie.
Books and Documentaries
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Books and documentaries are a great way to get in some continuing education hours from the comfort of your own home! All the titles in these lists can be used for continuing education hours. If you have a book or film that is not listed, please contact your volunteer supervisor to see if it will qualify for educational hours.
Continuing Education Hours:
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4 hours per book with a review submitted in Optima
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Documentaries: length of film with review submitted in Optima
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Once you finish the book/documentary, you must complete a response in Optima to receive credit.
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Click here for a full list of books that count towards continuing education hours.
Podcasts/Audio/Video
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​​Podcasts are a resource for Advocates to hear real-life scenarios regarding Foster Care, Social Workers, and other CASA's stories in order to provide the best advocacy for the children.
Casa Delaware Live Podcasts
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Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us Podcast
​​Unbelievably Resilient Podcast
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​CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers
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ALL RISE: For the Good of the Children
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CASA of Rock County Book Club
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A couple times a year, we plan a book club. Advocates read the book on their own time and we come together to talk about what we learned and how it applies to our own experiences.
If you would like more information email Nikky Engleson - nengleson@casaforthechild.org.
