Core for Social Workers Module 4: Assessment Part 1

The Module 4: Assessment (Part 1) materials are organized by topic. This page provides access to the required classroom materials, as well as supplemental content and trainer-specific materials for each topic.

Module 4 Topics

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SDM Assessment Skills Lab

Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


Download: 01 Jefferson and Baxter Case Example.pdf


SDM Tools (with Form Fields, ideal for online/virtual training):


Download: All_SDM_fillable_tools-v2020.06.15.pdf


SDM Tools (Compiled into Workbook without Form Fields, ideal for printing)


Download: 02_SDMAssessmentSkillsWorkbook-January2019.pdf


Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


Download: PPT_Handout-SDMSkillsLab-v06.30.18.pdf


Download: sdm_scp_safety_assessment.pdf


  • Additionally, a digital copy of the SDM Policy and Procedures Manual (V 3.0) is available for download below, but please note a print version of this will be made available in class as well.


Download: CA_SDM_PP_Manual-12-17_.pdf


Post-Class Evaluation


Training Materials and Instructions (for Instructors Only)


Download: 01_Trainer_Guide-SDMSkillsLab-v06.30.18.pdf


Download: 02_PowerPoint-SDMSkillsLab-v06.30.18.pptx


Download: 03_VersionChangeSummary-SDMSkillsLab-v06.30.18.pdf


Download: 04_Summary_of_CA_PP_Manual_updates.pdf



SOP Foundational Institute

Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


Download: ParticipantWorkbook-SOPFoundational-v2021.01.12.pdf


Activity Materials

ICPM Activity

Download: ICPM_Practice_Principles.pdf


Download: ICPM_Activity_Posters.pdf


Mapping Activity

Download: 01Mapping_Activity_Roles.pdf


Download: ER_Meeting_Map_Fillable.pdf


Download: FM-FR_Meeting_Map_Fillable.pdf


Download: PP-NMD_Map_Fillable.pdf



Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


Download: 01_ParticipantGuide-SOPFoundational-v2021.01.12.pdf


Download: 02_PPT_Handout-SOPFoundational-v2021.02.03.pdf


Download: 03 Three houses - Safety House kit (submitted by Lora Larson, San Joaquin County CPS).pdf


Download: 04 Mapping w families cards (submitted by Lora Larson, San Joaquin County CPS).pdf


  • Additionally, a digital copy of the SDM Policy and Procedures Manual (V 3.0) is available for download below, but please note a print version of this will be made available in class as well.


Download: CA_SDM_PP_Manual-12-17_.pdf



Training Materials and Instructions (for Instructors Only)


Download: 01_Trainer_Guide-SOPFoundational-v2021.02.03.pdf


Download: 02_SOP_Day_1.2021.02.03.pptx


Download: 03_SOP_Day_2.2021.02.03.pptx







In-Class Videos


Solution/Strength Focused Questions: Safety Organized Practice


Family Safety Networks - A Carver County Case Example


First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy


Additional SOP Resources

If you would like to learn more about Core for Social Workers offerings and when the next module will be offered, please visit the Academy website.

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