Instructions

All Collaborative Problem Solving Certified Community Members who wish to enroll in the Trainer Certification Course must submit a Registration Form and a $50 Registration Fee. Think:Kids will review the Registration Form and be in touch regarding your cohort seat assignment. Please note that space is limited, and your cohort preference is not guaranteed, though we will do our best to accommodate.

Important: Instructors will review, in advance of all Sessions, any training/class evaluation data that is available for all registrants. This data will help Instructors to support and better meet the needs of their learners. Evaluation Data is sent to our Certified Community Members on a quarterly basis. For questions about your Evaluation Data, please contact mghthinkkidsevaluation@partners.org.

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* Be sure to review our Policies tab here and our full Policies on the registration system.

Session 1: February - April 2024

Registration Deadline: January 1

• Cohort 1: Group Sessions on Fridays - This session is full. 
  • February 2, 6, 16, March 1, 8, 22, 29
  • Please see detailed schedule for meeting times and additional dates.
• Cohort 2: Group Sessions on Tuesdays
  • January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 5, 19, 26
  • Please see detailed schedule for meeting times and additional dates.

Session 2: May – July 2024

Application Deadline: April 1

• Cohort 1: Group Sessions on Mondays
  • April 29, May 7, 13, 27, June 3, 17, 24
  • Please see detailed schedule for meeting times and additional dates.
• Cohort 2: Group Sessions on Thursdays
  • May 2, 7, 16, 30, June 6, 20, 27
  • Please see detailed schedule for meeting times and additional dates.

Session 3: August – October 2024

Application Deadline: July 1

• Cohort 1: Dates TBD.
• Cohort 2: Dates TBD.

Session 4: November – January 2025

Application Deadline: October 1

• Cohort 1: Dates TBD.
• Cohort 2: Dates TBD.

• Individual Instructor Meetings (30-60 mins): Learners will have at least four Individual Meetings with their Instructor. These sessions allow learners to meet one-on-one with the Instructor to discuss their goals for the course, plan for their first Essential Foundation (Level 1) training, and receive feedback from their Group Session Presentations. Learners will share important context surrounding their Presentations and any reflections they may have. The Instructor will share feedback and suggestions for areas to work on in future Presentations. The final Individual Session (required) will occur after the learner has completed the course and has co-led their first official Essential Foundation (Level 1) training with another Certified Trainer.
• Group Sessions: Planning (60-90 mins): Learners will participate in three Planning Sessions with their cohort. During the Planning Sessions, learners will prepare their personal training toolkit, including activities, stories, presenter notes, and delivery plan for each content section of an Essential Foundations (Level 1) training. This preparation will aid in their upcoming Presentations and eventual full training.
• Group Sessions: Presentation (5 hrs): Learners will participate in three Presentation Sessions with their cohort. These sessions allow learners to practice presenting content from the Essential Foundation (Level 1) curriculum for feedback.
• Observe Day One of an Essential Foundation (Level 1) Training (5 hrs): Learners will observe Day One of an Essential Foundation (Level 1) training with an eye toward how the Trainers present the content, manage time, field questions, and engage with the audience. Learners can discuss with their cohort during activity breakouts and ask lead Trainers questions when available. Think:Kids schedules the training learners will observe.
• Individualized Learning (1-3 hrs): Learners will complete individualized learning based on areas where they could benefit from additional practice and feedback. Instructors will determine which learning assignments to assign based on key benchmarks.
• Homework Assignments (3 hrs): Throughout the course, learners will complete planning assignments in preparation for their Group Session Presentations. These assignments will result in a full teaching plan for their first official Essential Foundation (Level 1) training.

• The $50 registration fee is nonrefundable/non-transferrable.
• The registration fee must be paid before the registration submission can be reviewed.
• Registrations are due by 11:59 pm ET on the indicated due date; any submissions received after the due date will be considered for a future session.
• Tuition must be paid to secure a spot in a desired cohort.
• Learners are required to attend all scheduled sessions. A learner will not successfully complete this course if they miss any of the scheduled sessions or coursework deadlines.

Collaborative Problem Solving Certified Community

Graduates of the Certification course and Certified Trainer course join our international Community of Collaborative Problem Solving Certified professionals. Certification/Trainer Certification is maintained through annual membership renewal.

The Certified Community receives several benefits including ongoing professional development, support from Think:Kids, and an invitation to the annual CPS Certification conference. Members are given access to a vast array of CPS resources and materials, recognized as Certified/Certified Trainers in Collaborative Problem Solving through our website and the Certified Seal they may display with their professional credentials.

Beginning October 2024:

• Annual Certified Renewal: $645
• Annual Certified Trainer Renewal: $995

Membership Highlights

• Annual Conference: The annual CPS Conference provides opportunities to practice and explore the nuances of CPS, hear the latest developments in the approach, and network with other community members from around the world.
• Guest Speakers: The Certified Community is invited to join private Community webinars featuring presentations and Q&As with leaders in child development, mental health, and innovative thought leadership.
• CPS Materials: Exclusive and early access to the latest CPS materials, an extensive video library, and CPS research articles.
• Evaluation and Support: Quarterly training evaluation reports are available to help inform members’ practice and teaching of CPS. The opportunity to connect with a Think:Kids staff member to discuss their personal evaluation data and areas for further growth is available upon request.