Common Core Curricula in California

Development and implementation of the Common Core Curricula for Child Welfare Workers and the Common Core Curricula for Supervisors was mandated by the Program Improvement Plan (PIP), part of the 2003 federal Child and Family Services Review (CFSR).

Although in-service core training had historically been provided by the Regional Training Academies, the Inter-University Consortium, and county staff development departments, the introduction in 2005 of the Common Core Curricula was significant: it marked the dissemination of new worker training that is standardized for the entire state.

The aim of statewide standardization of Common Core Curricula is to provide consistency and equity in the application of best and evidence-based practice in all 58 California counties.

• Common Core Curricula for Child Welfare Workers
  
  • Background and Context
  • Standard Curriculum Components and General Directions for Using the Trainer's and Trainer's Guides
• Common Core Curricula for Supervisors
• Additional resources to assist with Common Core development, including:
  • Transfer of Learning tools:
    • Visa Under Revision
    • Supervisor's Cookbook Under Revision
  • Independent Caseload Continuum Under Revision
  • Information on Field Training/Mentoring

California Common Core Curricula are updated on an ongoing basis. Beginning with Version 1.0, minor versions are indicated as Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc. Major revisions begin with Version 2.0, followed by 2.1, 2.2, etc. NOTE: The versions posted on this website are the most current versions available.

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