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Welcome to the NSDTA Site
(updated 06/11/13)

  • Registration Brochure Available
    The Registration Brochure for the upcoming Professional Development Institute in October is now available.
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  • Call For Articles
    NSDTA is requesting submissions of articles for the 2013 special issue of NSDTA’s journal Training and Development in Human Services. This peer-reviewed issue will focus on leadership development in human services.
    Deadline: July 15, 2013
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  • 2013 Membership Packet Available
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  • Scholarships and Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted
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  • NSDTA Code of Ethics
    The updated NSDTA Code of Ethics for Training and Development Professionals in Human Services is available in our Resources section.



  • APHSA Organizational Effectiveness Framework
    APHSA has updated this resource of models and tools.
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  • UPDATED:
    Do you know who your board members are?
     
    Learn who is currently serving on the NSDTA Board by accessing the 2012 / 2013 Board Membership.



  • Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Formerly, the National Clearinghouse of Child Abuse and Neglect Information website, this site offers a free subscription to a monthly online digest; providing current information to professionals in the field, as well as access to previous issues.  www.childwelfare.gov

The mission of the NSDTA is to build professional and organizational capacity in the human services through a national network of membership sharing ideas and resources on organizational development, staff development, and training.  This web site is one way we intend to accomplish our mission.

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Save The Date

NSDTA's 2013 Annual
Professional Development Institute

October 20 - 23, 2013

Hershey, Pennsylvania


Registration Brochure Now Available
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Scholarships and Awards Nominations
Deadline Extended to June 30, 2013
Apply Online
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Ongoing Training Events and Resources Available

  • Call For Presenters
    The Tennessee Department of Children’s Resource Parent Annual Conference provides opportunities for resource parents to learn more about caring for children who have been abused, neglected or that exhibit delinquent behaviors. Workshops presented at the conference focus primarily on the topics of safety, well-being and permanency for children in state’s custody.
    2013 Tennessee Department of Children’s Resource Parent Annual Conference Call for Presenters


  • Learning Opportunity for Child Welfare Middle Managers
    The Leadership Academy for Middle Managers (LAMM) is a wonderful learning Opportunity.  The LAMM will provide middle managers in state, regional, county, and tribal child welfare agencies cutting-edge training in leadership and workforce development.  This academy is part of the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, a member of the T/TA network of the Children's Bureau.
    View Flier
    View the complete LAMM program and nomination information packet


  • The Leadership Academy for Supervisors (LAS)

    The Leadership Academy for Supervisors (LAS) is an exciting resource for supervisors in public, private and tribal child welfare agencies that provide child welfare services.  This is a unique professional development opportunity to enhance leadership skills and network with others through regional peer networking forums. 
    Certificates and/or CEUs are available for those who complete the training requirements.

    http://www.ncwwi.org

     


Give Us Your Opinion: The NSDTA Board is interested in expanding its outreach and service to human services staff development professionals via a variety of means. The purpose of this short 10-15 minute survey is learn from you what products and services you want to support your practice.  Take the NSDTA Interest Survey now.


The National Staff Development and Training Association (NSDTA) was founded in 1983 and incorporated as an affiliate of APHSA in 1985 to support persons responsible for human service training and staff development on the local, state, or federal level.

As the field of training and development continues to evolve, so too will this website.  We are committed to using this site as a means of sharing information and best practices.  If you have information you would like to see included on this site, please contact us.  By creatively working together, we can all benefit, and in turn, continue to work to improve the well-being of society’s children, adults, and families.

Browse the pages of this site to find Resources to help you and your colleagues, including publications you can order and share.  Go to the About Us section of our site to learn more about NSDTA. 

Our Professional Development Institute is an annual event.  This institute is a premier national training and networking event for people involved in human services training, staff development and organizational development. Find out more about this year’s Professional Development Institute.  

NSDTA currently has a local chapter in California, and is exploring the possibility of creating one for the Midwest.  If you’re interested in learning more about these local chapters, go to NSDTA Chapters.

NSDTA is an affiliate of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA).  As such, becoming a member of NSDTA means you are also a member of APHSA.  More information on benefits of membership is available in Membership Information.

NSDTA is an affiliate of the American Public Human Services Association.  

If you have any questions about this website, please contact Nsdta01@gmail.com