New Staff Training (NST) – Resource Specialty
(Effective July 1, 2026)
Materials For Regional Support Specialists (RSS)
- Name Tent (Fillable) (corrected 8/27/2026) (PDF)
Participant Resources – Color Print
NOTE: Resources below are printed for each participant to keep and return to class throughout training. It’s best practice to keep some table copies available after initial distribution in case participants forget to bring them back for later trainings, so they can use them while in class.
- DCFS At One Table Values Book (Full) (PDF) (TABLE COPY ONLY)
- SDM Combined Assessment Procedure Manual (PDF) (TABLE COPY ONLY)
- CHRIS Desk Guide (PDF) (TABLE COPY ONLY)
Materials For Facilitators
General Resources for Facilitators:
- Sign in Reminder (PDF)
- Guide to Reading Arkansas Code for the DCFS Policy Manual (07-2026) (PDF)
- How to Search for Key Terms on a Browser (Added 10-8-25) (PDF)
- DCFS Entry Level Competencies (PDF) (07-2026)
- Weekly Training Schedule Infographic (PDF)
- Facilitator End of Week Evaluation QR Code (Qualtrics)
- Learning Lab and Lot 15 Parking Map (PDF)
MidSOUTH Qualtrics Landing Page (07-2026) (PDF)
NOTE: Participants will access these through the DCFS Portal during Onboarding and will need to save a copy to their laptop for use in the classroom.
- Qualtrics Home Page Link
- Resource (PDF)
Transfer of Learning (07-2026) (PDF)
NOTE: Participants will access these through the DCFS Portal after Foundations and will need to save a copy to their laptop for use in the classroom.
- Week 6 (PDF) – All Specialties
- Week 7 (PDF) – Resource/Adoption Only
Table Copy Manuals for Facilitators – Black and White Print
(Each facilitator should have one printed copy to accompany their facilitator guide)
- DCFS At One Table Values Book (Full) (PDF)
- SDM Combined Assessment Procedure Manual (PDF)
- NEW!! DCFS Policy Manual (updated 7-1-26) (PDF)
- NEW!! DCFS Internal Procedures (updated9-21-2026) (PDF)
Classroom Posters for Print: (Color)
- n/a
Resource Specialty Classroom Materials
Resource Specialty Classroom Materials – Cover (Color), All other (Black and White Print)
- Resource Specialty Facilitator Guide Cover (PDF)
- Week 6, Day 1 Facilitator Guide (PDF)
- Week 6, Day 2 Facilitator Guide (PDF)
- Week 6, Day 3 Facilitator Guide (PDF)
Facilitator Resources – Resource Specialty
Resource PowerPoint / Media
Resource Participant Manual (07-2026) (PDF) – Cover (Color), All other (Black and White Print)
- Resource Specialty Participant Manual Cover (PDF)
- Week 6, Day 1 Participant Manual (PDF)
- Week 6, Day 2 Participant Manual (PDF)
- Week 6, Day 3 Participant Manual (PDF)
Resource Participant Resources (09-2026) (PDF) – Cover (Color), All other (Black and White)