Leadership and Organizational Development

The Northern Academy offers several courses and other learning opportunities throughout the year designed for social work supervisors, managers and other administrators. These courses are carefully constructed with the specific training needs of Northern California child welfare leaders in mind, providing both information on day to day skills necessary to do their job, and the theoretical underpinnings of the social work field and current research.

How to Enroll

To enroll, select the title of the course you are interested in, review the course details, then click the "Enroll Now" button. You’ll be redirected to the California Child Welfare Training System (CACWT), where you will be required to log in to your account and follow the prompts to complete your registration. 

If you do not have a CACWT account, please contact your county training coordinator to request a profile be created for you.

Questions? If you need help enrolling or have any questions, contact us at [email protected]

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Participants enrolled in Northern Academy courses are eligible to receive credit from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education through Continuing Education Units (CEUs). To learn more about CEUs, please visit our Credit Services webpage.

Courses Available But Not Currently Scheduled

Course Title
Advanced Analytics for Child Welfare Administration and Data Slam
Advanced Analytics for Child Welfare Follow-up and Data Slam
Blending the Roles of Supervision through Safety Organized Practice
Burnout Summit for Child Welfare
Child Interviewing Best Practices for Supervisors
Child Welfare Supervisor Learning Collaborative
Coaching Difficult/Reluctant Workers
Coaching Institute for Child Welfare Supervisors
Common Core 3.5 Field Advisor Training
Core for Supervisors - February 2025 Cohort (Now Virtual)
CQI Statewide Conference for Child Welfare and Probation
FURS Regional Convening
Group Supervision
Introduction to RED Teams
Leading from Where You Are: Catalyzing Change in Child Welfare - 2 day
Manager's Convening: Envisioning Workforce Development, Retention and Support During Challenging Times
Motivational Interviewing - Advanced Skills for Supervisors
Neuroscience Series - Creating an Environment of Social Coherence
Neuroscience Series - Neuroscience of Leadership, Engagement and Connection
Organizational Strategies for Social Workers
Permanency Academy for Supervisors and Program Managers
Qualitative Data
Reflective Supervision In Child Welfare Simulation
Reflective Supervision in Child Welfare with Simulation-Based Learning
SDM Instructor Support Session
SOP for Supervisors
Supervisor Core - Fall/Winter 2025 Cohort
Supporting Worker Well-Being: Attending to the Emotional Impacts of Work in Child Welfare through Supervision
The Belonging Need (Webinar Series)
The Neuroscience of Leadership and Transformational Change in Child Welfare
The Science of Self-Mastery: An Integrative NeuroSomatic Approach to Elevating Your Leadership and Your Life
Tools for Leadership Excellence
Tools for Supervisory Excellence
Tools for Supervisory Excellence