1.       Bloodborne Pathogen per 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)

a.  Description: Bloodborne pathogen training must include information regarding bloodborne pathogens (symptom and mode of transmission), methods to control occupational exposure, access to the employer’s exposure control plan (engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment), hepatitis B vaccination (based on exposure risk), employer’s post-exposure plan and follow-up procedures, and must give staff an opportunity to ask interactive questions with a person knowledgeable in the subject matter.

b.  Required for: All school employees of each school corporation, charter school, and accredited nonpublic school.

c.  Frequency: Upon initial hiring, annually thereafter.

d.  Resources: View the video at the following link and submit your training certificate to your building principal/department director

Training Video

Training Certificate

2.       Bullying Prevention per IC 20-33-8-13.5

a.  Description: A school corporation shall provide training concerning the school’s bullying prevention and reporting policy adopted under IC 20-33-8-13.5.

b.  Required for: School corporations' employees and volunteers who have direct, ongoing contact with students.

c.  Frequency: N/A

d.  Resources: View the PowerPoint at the following link then submit your certificate to your building principal/department director

Bully Prevention Training

Training Certificate

3.       Child Abuse and Neglect per IC 20-28-3-4.5

a.  Description: Each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school shall require each school employee likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the employee's employment to attend or participate in training on child abuse and neglect including: training on the duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect under IC 31-33-5 and training on recognizing possible signs of child abuse or neglect.

b.  Required for: Educator license/permit holders at the point of initial DOE licensure and for license/permit renewal. Training for licensure must be at least 24 minutes in length. Additionally, this training is required for school employees who do not hold a DOE-issued license/permit, but who are likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the employee’s employment. Substitute teacher permit holders may be required by the LEA to complete this training.

c.  Frequency: For DOE-license holders, at the point of initial DOE licensure and for license/permit renewal. For school employees who do not hold a DOE-issued license, at least once every two (2) years.

d.  Resources: View the PowerPoint at the following link then submit your certificate to your building principal/department director

Child Abuse and Neglect Training

Training Certificate

4.       Human Trafficking per IC 20-28-5-12.3

a.  Description: Educators seeking an initial DOE-issued license or permit are required to complete training in identification and reporting of human trafficking prior to initial licensure.

b.  Required for: All applicants for a DOE-issued license or permit, except applicants for a substitute teacher permit, at the time of submitting an initial application. Substitute teacher permit holders may be required by the employing LEA to complete this training.

c.  Frequency: At the time of submission of an application for an initial DOE-issued license or permit.

d.  Resources: View the PowerPoint at the following link then submit your certificate to your building principal/department director

Human Trafficking Course - log into Moodle and search for "Human Trafficking 201"

Human Trafficking PowerPoint

Training Certificate

5.       Seclusion and Restraint per IC 20-20-40-13(J)

a.  Description: Training should include the appropriate use of effective alternatives to physical restraint and seclusion, including the use of positive behavioral intervention and support and conflict de-escalation. The training must include the safe use of physical restraint and seclusion in incidents involving imminent danger or serious harm to the student, school employees, or others.

b.  Required for: All school employees likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children.

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: View the PowerPoint at the following link then submit your certificate to your building principal/department director

Seclusion and Restraint Presentation

Training Certificate

6.       Internal Control Standards per IC 5-11-1-27

a.  Description: In an effort to promote accountability and transparency, every school corporation must utilize internal control standards defined by the State Board of Accounts (SBOA). Minimum internal control standards must cover the control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring, and personnel must receive training concerning these standards and procedures. Fiscal officers must certify that they have completed this training to SBOA at the same time as annual financial reporting.

b.  Required for: The employee of a school corporation whose official duties include receiving, processing, depositing, disbursing, or otherwise having access to funds belonging to the federal government, state government, a political subdivision, or another governmental agency. (Ask Jessica for specific list of employee positions)

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: View the following link then submit the internal controls certification to the Wa-Nee Community Schools Business Office.

Internal Control Training Video

Training Certificate

7.       Stop the Bleed per IC 20-34-3-24

a.  Description: Stop the Bleed kits are placed in each classroom in the orange emergency bag. All staff members should be familiar with the contents and at least five (5) staff members must be fully trained to use the main kids near the AED (automated external defibrillator) devices in each building.

b.  Required for: Five (5) individual staff members fully trained on the use of the main bleeding control kits. All staff review of kits located in classrooms (orange bags).

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: View the following link:

Stop the Bleed Info

Training Certificate

8.       Epilepsy Training per IC 20-28-3-9

a.  Description: Each school corporation and charter school shall require all employees who have direct, ongoing contact with children to attend training concerning recognition of the signs and symptoms of seizures and the appropriate steps to be taken to respond to these symptoms.

b.  Required for: All employees who have direct, ongoing contact with children.

c.  Frequency: Upon employment and every 5 years.

d.  Resources: View the video at the following link and submit your training certificate to your building principal/department director

Training Video 1

Training Video 2

Training Certificate

1.       Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) per IC 20-28-5.5-1

a.  Description: CPR training must include a test demonstration on a mannequin; removing a foreign body causing an obstruction in an airway; the Heimlich maneuver; and the use of an automated external defibrillator. The educator must hold a valid certification in each of the outlined procedures issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or a comparable organization or institution approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE).

b.  Required for: All certified license holders

c.  Frequency:

                                  i.  Initial Practitioner License Application

                                  ii.  License Renewal Application

d.  https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/cpr-heimlich-maneuver-aed-certification

e.  The following link provides a list of licensed providers:

i.  https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/cpr-heimlich-maneuver-aed-certification

ii. NWHS PE teacher, Melanie Fervida ([email protected]; extension: 1311) has also provided training to our staff in the past.  

2.       Prevention of Child Suicide per IC 20-28-5-12.3 and IC 20-28-5.5-1(b)

a.  Description: A DOE-license applicant must show evidence he or she has successfully completed training on the prevention of child suicide and the recognition of signs a student may be considering suicide. Additionally, the suicide awareness and prevention training must demonstrate effectiveness.

b.  Required for: Initial educator license and permit applicants, except applicants for substitute teacher permits. Substitute teacher permit holders may be required by the employing LEA to complete this training.

c.  Frequency:

                                  i.  Applicants for an initial DOE-issued license or permit must complete suicide prevention training that is a minimum of one hour in length.

c.  Method of Training:

                                  i.  May be in-person or online module(s).

d.  Resources:  Can be found here.

3.       Test Security & Integrity Training

a.  Description:  Corporation Test Coordinators (CTCs) and/or School Test Coordinators (STCs) are required to provide Test Security training to all school staff. CTCs should ensure all school staff sign the 2018-2019 Indiana Testing Security and Integrity Agreement by September 30.

b.  Required for:  All school personnel that are responsible for the implementation of state required tests (iLearn).

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources:  Contact the Corporation Test Coordinator (Kim Harlow [email protected]) to schedule a training.

4.       Reading Specialist Trained in Dyslexia per IC 20-35.5-6

a.  Description: Each school corporation and charter school must employ at least one reading specialist trained in dyslexia and related disorders. The reading specialist must have training over best practice interventions and support models for students exhibiting signs of dyslexia. They are responsible for the accountability of screener results, ensuring all teachers receive professional awareness information (pursuant to IC 20-35.5-7-1), and serve as the primary source of information and support for dyslexia and related disorders.

b.  Required for: Any school employee who is deemed a reading specialist trained in dyslexia.

c.  Frequency: N/A

d.  Resources: See Curriculum Director 

5.        School Safety Specialist per IC 10-21-1-13

a.  Description: The school safety specialist training and certification program is provided by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security through the Office of School Safety. There are five days of basic training and two days of advanced training individuals must complete to be certified as a school safety specialist. More information can be found here.

b. Required for: School safety specialists (minimum one per district)

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: https://www.doe.in.gov/safety

1.       Special Education Paraprofessional Training

a.  Description: Paraprofessional Training provides a job description and a basic overview of what special education is.  The importance of confidentiality and disability categories is also provided.

b.  Required for: Special Education Paraprofessionals

c.  Frequency: Upon Hire

d.  Resources: View the PowerPoint and submit the appropriate Paraprofessional Training Checklist to the Special Education Coordinator (requires supervising teacher signature).

Paraprofessional Training - NorthWood High School

Paraprofessional Training - NorthWood Middle School

Paraprofessional Training - Nappanee Elementary School

Paraprofessional Training - Wakarusa Elementary School

Paraprofessional Training - Woodview Elementary School

Student Specific Checklist

Class Specific Checklist

1.       Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Training per IC 20-34-8-9

a.  Description:

                                   i. SCA training must include signs and symptoms, response, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and be approved by IDOE

b.  Required for: Athletic head and assistant coaches, including competitive and non-competitive cheerleading, marching band, musical, and drama leaders at state-accredited non-public schools, charter schools, and school corporations.

c.  Frequency: Initially, before coaching or leading an athletic activity (including cheerleading), marching band, theatrical or musical activity, and every two years thereafter.

d.  Method of Training: May be in person or online.

d.  Resources: List of approved trainings can be found here.

1.       Concussion per IC 20-34-7-6 and IC 20-34-7-7

a.  Description:

                                   i.  Certification course required for all football coaches that coach children under the age of 20, who coach children in grades 1 through 12, and who utilize public property (parks, schools, public fields) for practice or games. Course must: (1) be football specific; (2) contain player safety content on (a) concussion awareness; (b) equipment fitting; (c) heat emergency preparedness; (d) proper technique; (3) contain a comprehensive test; (4) award a certificate of completion; (5) be approved by the IDOE.

                                    ii.  Certification courses required for all interscholastic coaches, including cheerleading that coach children in grades 5-12 must take: (1) concussion certification course; (2) heat illness prevention certification course. Certification courses must: (1) contain a comprehensive test; (2) award a certificate of completion; (3) be approved by the IDOE.

b.  Required for: Football coaches (head coaches and assistant coaches grades 1-12) and all other sports, including cheerleading (head coaches and assistant coaches grades 5-12)

c.  Frequency: At least once every two years.

d.  Resources: www.nfhslearn.com

2.       Heat Preparedness per IC 20-34-7-6 and IC 20-34-7-7

a.  Description: Heat preparedness courses must: contain a comprehensive test; award a certificate of completion; and be approved by IDOE.

b.  Required for: 

                                 i.  All football coaches who coach children under the age of 20, who coach children in grades 1 through 12, and who utilize public property (parks, schools, or public fields) for practice in games.

                                 ii. All interscholastic coaches, including cheerleading, who coach student athletes in grades 5 through 12.

c.  Frequency: Initially, before coaching an athletic activity, including cheerleading, and every two years thereafter.

d.  Resources: Found here

3.       IHSAA Coaching Certification Requirements

a.  Description: Football coaching certification classes

                                   i.  Block & Defeating Blocks, Shoulder Tackling & Equipment Fitting

                                   ii.  Concussion in Sports

                                   iii.  Heat Illness

                                   iv.  Sudden Cardiac Arrest

b.  Description: All class sports and individual sports coaching certification classes

                                   i.  Concussion in Sports

                                   ii.  Heat Illness

                                   iii.  Sudden Cardiac Arrest

c.       Resources: www.nfhslearn.com

                                    i.  Certificate of Completion must be emailed to Athletic Director.

                                    ii.  Certification period is two years unless new classes are added.

1.       Lock Out/Tag Out per 29 CFR 1910.147

a.  Description: Training should ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. When tag outs are used, employees must also be trained in the limitation of those tags.

b.  Required for: Affected employees must be trained in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. All other employees whose work operations may be in the area shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or re-energize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.

c.  Frequency: When there is a change in job assignments, a change in machines, equipment, or processes that present a new hazard, when there is a change in the energy control procedures, or during periodic inspections of inadequacies among employee knowledge.

d.  Resources: Contact John Dougherty to schedule training.

https://www.in.gov/idem/ctap/files/small_bus_chap22.pdf

2.       Asbestos Training

a.  Description: Training provides awareness of where asbestos is in the school buildings and provide guidance when it is encountered to prevent exposure to the asbestos. Asbestos should never be touched without 8 hours of additional training.

b.  Required for: All custodial and maintenance personnel

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: Contact John Dougherty to schedule training

3.       Genie Lifts

a.  Description: This training will instruct the attendees in the proper set up and use of a one man lift.

b.  Required for: All custodial and maintenance personnel

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: Contact John Dougherty to schedule training

4.       Confined Space Training

a.  Description: The purpose of Wa-Nee Community Schools Confined Space Program is to ensure that the hazards of all confined spaces in the school system are evaluated and that information concerning physical and health hazards is transmitted to potentially exposed employees.  It is not only the intent of Wa-Nee Community Schools to fully comply with the OSHA Standard 1910.146, but also to improve the overall safety of our schools.  A successful Confined Space Program will reduce the potential for a serious injury or fatality.

b.  Required for: All custodial and maintenance personnel

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: Contact John Dougherty to schedule training

5.       Proper Lifting Technique Training

a.  Description: This training will provide tips to perform lifting in the safest manner possible in order to prevent injury.

b.  Required for: All custodial and maintenance personnel

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: Contact John Dougherty to schedule training

6.       Fire Extinguisher Training

a.  Description: The purpose of this training is to ensure proper use of a fire extinguisher if an emergency should arise. Also, to advise the staff if and how a fire should be fought and the elements that make up a fire.

b.  Required for: All custodial and maintenance personnel

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: Contact John Dougherty to schedule training

7.       Slip/Fall Training

a.  Description: This training will increase worker awareness of slips, trips, and falls. 

b.  Required for: All custodial and maintenance personnel

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: Contact John Dougherty to schedule training

8.       Hazardous Communication (Safety Data Sheets)

a.  Description: This training provides information on what is included on an SDS sheet and how to read it. It describes the different categories of the sheets to help with storage, handling, and exposure of the substance described on the document.  

b.  Required for: All custodial and maintenance personnel

c.  Frequency: Annually

d.  Resources: Contact John Dougherty to schedule training