Classified Learning

The mission of Classified Learning is to improve Fort Worth ISD employees' end user experience, and increase their skills and knowledge while they stay up-to-date on District requirements. By doing so the District’s mission of “preparing all students for success in college, career, and community leadership” will be supported.

Classified Learning creates and implements professional development and District compliance training for Fort Worth ISD employees. This includes online libraries of Exceptional Child, SafeSchools, School Bus Safety Company and LinkedIn Learning.

District specific videos, employee and school handbooks and other training materials and videos can be uploaded to support District learning initiatives.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is available to select employees of Fort Worth ISD. Want to learn more? Read the documents about LinkedIn Learning in the Documents column on this web page, or email Aracely Chavez at aracely.chavez@fwisd.org.

SafeSchools Training

SafeSchools Training is mandatory compliance training for all employees. Access by clicking on the link below and entering your active directory username and password. If you cannot log in and need to reset your password, please call the HELP Desk at 817-814-4357.

DOCUMENTS

LinkedIn Learning Info

ClassifiedLearningFlyer_LinkedIn.pdf 261.15 KB (Last Modified on February 6, 2020)

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Instructions to Activate LinkedIn Learning Account

ClassifiedLearning_LinkedInLearningLogIn_R2.pdf 735.54 KB (Last Modified on February 19, 2020)

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Classified Learning Info

ClassifiedLearningFlyer.pdf 398.45 KB (Last Modified on February 6, 2020)

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SafeSchools Info

ClassifiedLearning_SafeSchools.pdf 260.64 KB (Last Modified on January 9, 2020)

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SafeSchools - How to Run a Report

SafeSchoolsInstructions_RunaReport.pdf 1.63 MB (Last Modified on January 9, 2020)

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Contact

Aracely Chavez, MBA, pHCLE, RTSBA
Executive Director | Classified Learning
817.814.3433 | aracely.chavez@fwisd.org

Ericka Schwan
Specialist | Classified Learning
817.814.3431 | ericka.schwan@fwisd.org

SafeSchools - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who needs to complete compliance training in SafeSchools?
All employees must complete SafeSchools training by December 31, 2019, or two months from their hire date.

This includes:
- Substitutes
- Part-time employees*
- Full-time employees
*Part-time employees should be given the ability to finish training during work hours.
How do I log-in to SafeSchools?
1. Open Google Chrome and log-in to My FWISD.
2. Look for the SafeSchools App.
3. Left click on the Safe Schools App and enter your active directory account and password. We cannot set up passwords, you will need to follow the instructions from HCM at the link by clicking here, or contact the Help Desk at 817.814.HELP (4357).
Please clear your cache if the videos are not loading properly. If this still does not work, try using a different computer.
What are the mandatory SafeSchool courses for all FWISD employees for the 2019-2020 school year?
1. Active Shooter by Fort Worth Police Department (New)
2. Bloodborne Pathogens
3. Bullying Response and Recognition
4. Child Abuse Mandatory Texas Course
5. Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
6. Email and Messaging Safety (New)
7. FERPA
8. Health Emergencies Overview
9. Password Security Basics (New)
10. Protection Against Malware (New)
11. Sexual Harassment Student Issues and Response
12. Slips, Trips, and Falls
13. Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Is it necessary to print my certificates of completion?
It is not necessary to print the certificates or send them to anyone. Supervisors have online access to view each employee's progress. We are saving trees by changing the culture of Compliance Training one employee at a time.

If you would like to print or save your certificate:
1. Log-in to SafeSchools
2. Left click on the green "Certificate" button seen to the right of the course name
3. Right click on the certificate and select "Print"
4. To Save: After print window opens, set destination to "Save as PDF" and then click "Save"
I’ve already completed SafeSchool’s courses at another school district, can I receive credit for them?
As an Administrator or Department Head, how do I run reports?
How often do we need to complete compliance training?

This is an annual State and District requirement to be completed every year. District Leadership selects courses for completion each year. Next year there will be added functionality where you can test out of a video before watching it.

The SafeSchools Training Catalog has 242 Courses in categories such as social and behavioral, special education, security, health and environmental protection. It is recommended that employees take additional courses of their choice for their own professional learning. We have also added libraries that include Exceptional Child and Bus Safety Transportation.

Supervisors can also assign additional courses for their employees to complete. Supervisors can email Aracely Chavez at aracely.chavez@fwisd.org to assign or request custom courses.
What other courses are accessible to employees on SafeSchools?
The SafeSchools library includes over 242 courses. View the library of courses by clicking here.

This year we have added the following additional libraries:
- Exceptional Child
- School Bus Safety Transportation
You can also view the library of courses by following these steps:
1. Log into SafeSchools
2. Scroll to the bottom of the list of courses assigned
3. Left click on “View other courses”
To see District-specific courses, click on Policy.
As an Administrator or Department Head, how do I assign or request custom courses?