Designed to help the learner identify and effectively teach students affected by child abuse and/or neglect, this course covers how to recognize the signs of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and physical and emotional neglect in students. It also discusses the specific factors that exist in families who abuse or neglect their children. A major emphasis in this course is on helping the participant understand the special learning needs of abused or neglected children and how to meet those needs in the regular classroom. Working with parents and community agencies is also emphasized.

Note: This course meets the child abuse and neglect educational requirement in most states. It is the responsibility of the student to verify the course content with his or her specific state professional licensing agency to ensure proper credit.

To register for VESi classes with clock hours through ESD123 please follow the directions below.

Step 1: Select the green "Register Now!" button to prepare your account for clock hours.
Step 2: Visit the VESi website to pay the $140 courseware fee or call VESi at 1-800-313-6744 between 8:00AM-5:00PM PST, Monday through Friday.
Step 3: Turn all course materials into VESi upon completion.
Step 4: Your clock hours will be available to purchase through your account on this site after we receive completion confirmation from VESi. You will receive an e-mail from esd123@mail.pdenroller.org once it is recorded.