Classified Learning

Classified Learning's mission is to improve Fort Worth ISD employees' end user experience, and increase their skills and knowledge while they stay up-to-date on District compliance. 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.

Aracely Chavez, MBA, pHCLE, RTSBA
Executive Director | Classified Learning
817.814.3318 | aracely.chavez@fwisd.org

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

We offer an online Munis training and lab for new Administrative Associates.

Every Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:30am: New Administrative Associate Training

Every Thursday from 10:00am - 11:30am: Open Lab for Admin. Assoc.

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.

Request access to LinkedIn Learning by filling out the form here:
https://bit.ly/2K7c685
(It may ask you to log in using your FWISD active directory username and password to access it.)

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.

Logging in to SafeSchools for the first time?  Watch this tutorial on how to log in to SafeSchools here

SafeSchools - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the mandatory SafeSchool courses for all FWISD employees for the 2020-2021 school year?
For the 2020-2021 School Year the following modules have been assigned and are mandatory:
1. Coronavirus: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Workplace
2. Texas Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees Program
3. Coronavirus Awareness
4. Title IX Compliance Overview Due January 8, 2021
5. FWISD Employee Handbook
6. Active Shooter by Ft. Worth Police Dept.
7. Slips Trips and Falls
8. FERPA
9. Bullying Recognition and Response
10. Bloodborne Pathogens
11. Health Emergencies Overview
12. Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting
13. Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention
14. CIPA Compliance with Children's Internet
This year we have an added functionality of Testing Out. If you do test out you will not be able to print a certificate, but you have met the districts requirements. If you want a certificate, you will need to watch the module. If you do NOT pass the Test Out assessment on the first try then you will be required to watch the entire course and take the assessment.

The only modules that you cannot test out of are Texas Cybersecurity, FWISD Handbook, the two Coronavirus courses and the new Title IX Compliance Overview. In addition, you cannot test out of district specific modules like the Active Shooter module. Please look at the system generated email as the rest of the newly assigned modules have a due date of February 15, 2021.
Who needs to complete compliance training in SafeSchools?
All employees must complete SafeSchools modules.

This includes:
- Substitutes
- Part-time employees*
- Full-time employees
*Part-time employees should be given the ability to finish training during work hours.

New hires have two months of their hire date.
How do I log-in to SafeSchools?

There are two ways to log in SafeSchools:

1. Go here https://fwisd-tx.safeschools.com/admin/main

2.Open Google Chrome and log-in to My FWISD.

Look for the SafeSchools App. 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).

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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?