Core for Social Workers (CA) Resources


PLEASE NOTE: As of July 1, 2021, this is no longer the most current version of Core for Social Workers and is offered here for makeup participants and archival purposes. To access resources and/or to enroll in the current version (Common Core 3.5), 

please visit our website.


Core for Social Workers Resources: Northern Academy (Common Core 3.0)

Welcome to the Northern California Training Academy's Resource Hub for participants, instructors and field advisors participating in Core for Social Workers Common Core 3.0 in Northern California. This page will features key resources for Northern California Core 3.0 stakeholders and serve as an important hub for accessing information related to participation in Core. 


PLEASE NOTE: As of July 1, 2021, this is no longer the most current version of Core for Social Workers and is offered here for makeup participants and archival purposes. To access resources and/or to enroll in the current version (Common Core 3.5), 

please visit our website.


Resource Menu


Not what you're looking for? Return to the Academy's Resource Barn for additional options.


General Resources


Additional General Information

Participant Resources


Download: Social Worker Guide to Completion of Core (rev. 2021)



Download: Core Passport for Social Workers (updated Feb. 2019).pdf


Download: Fillable_eLearning_study_guides_-_June_2020.zip


Classroom Materials

Field Activity Materials


Instructor Resources


Download: Instructor Overview: Core for Social Workers (PPT Presentation)


Download: Core Training Tips for Instructors.pdf


Download: Core Instructor Training Policies and Procedures.pdf


Download: Core_Instructor_preparation_plan (updated 4.17.18).pdf


Download: Instructor Passport - Core 3.0


Download: CA SDM Manual and Tools-Dec 2017 update.zip


Logistics and Procedures for Instructors


Core Logistics Overview for Instructors


Core Evaluation Procedures


Training for Trainers (Required and Optional T4Ts)

Classroom/Training Materials (Includes Trainer Guides, PowerPoints, and Overview T4Ts)

Field Advisor Resources


Field Advisor Overview


Field Advisor Overview (see above) Handout


Field Advisor and the Field Guide Training Materials


Field Activities and Guides


General Resources for Field Advisors


Download: Core Field Activity Information and Overview (Feb 2019).pdf


Download: Field Activity Tracking Sheet.xlsx


Download: Field Advisor Overview of Core for Social Workers (PPT Presentation)


Download: Field Activity Observation Worksheet.pdf


Download: Field Advisor Training Requirements Core 3.0


Need More Information?

Looking for other resources? Return to the Academy's Resource Barn for additional options.

Feel free to contact the Northern California Training Academy at academy@ucdavis.edu or (530)757-8725 if you have any questions or need any assistance.



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