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.

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

Step 1:  Select the "Register Now!" button to begin the process of paying the clock hour fee.
Step 2: Visit the VESi website to pay the $150 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. Please note: There is a two week minimum for course completion.
 Step 4: Your clock hours will be accessible through your account on this site after we receive completion confirmation from VESi. You will receive an e-mail from pdEnroller once it is recorded.