Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 2 provides continued growth for professionals who serve in the multidisciplinary team (MDT) facilitator role for a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), regardless of their actual job title. This training is designed to enhance facilitation and leadership skills by deepening understanding of the MDT facilitator’s key contributions to team functioning, including structure, communication, accountability, and relationships.
This virtual training is intended to fulfill the core training for MDT facilitators required in the National Standards of Accreditation for Children’s Advocacy Centers.
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This training is open nationally to individuals with a primary or shared responsibility for facilitating the success of the MDT - i.e., tending to the relationships, communication, and accountability of the MDT.
Ideal participants are experienced MDT facilitators, having been in the facilitator role for at least 18 months. If you have been in the MDT facilitator role for less than 18 months, we recommend you apply for Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 1.
Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 2 was designed to complement Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 1. However, Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 2 may be taken as a stand-alone course. There is no prerequisite for Fundamentals of Team Facilitation 2.
Tony DeVincenzo, Senior Training Specialist - Northeast Regional CAC
Lydia Johnson Grady, Program Manager, MDT Development - Southern Regional CAC
Joyce Prusak, Training Specialist - Western Regional CAC
This training will enable participants to:
- Understand the MDT facilitator’s role in aligning the team with the CAC-MDT model.
- Understand how to build foundations for team success by defining team mission, vision, and purpose.
- Appreciate the importance of formally onboarding new team members.
- Understand stages of team development and key concepts for team resilience.
- Recognize sources of bias and identify strategies for mitigating it.
- Practice building powerful questions for increased dialogue and conflict resolution.
This course comprises 3, 5-hour live Zoom sessions each day (including a 1-hour meal break), totaling 12 hours of instruction. The 2025 training schedule is listed below. The application will go live 6 weeks before the training begins and remain open for 10 days.
Important! Please note the specific start and end times for your time zone.
Activities for the October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 grant year will be scheduled as soon as funding is secured. We’re looking forward to offering additional trainings, peer forums, and other learning opportunities, and we’ll share dates as soon as they are confirmed.
Accepted applicants must complete the following items as part of their required pre-work in order to participate in the training:
- *Download & Sign: You and your supervisor will need to (1) review and sign the Course Syllabus, and (2) review your Job Description; if you are the Executive Director and are accepted into this training, you will sign as both the “Participant” and “Supervisor” (Participants will be enrolled in an UMU course where this document will be available.)
We invite you to embrace this virtual 3-day training with the same enthusiasm and commitment as you would an in-person session. We understand that dedicating 3 days, with sessions lasting 4 hours each, might feel like a significant commitment. We also acknowledge that many participants balance multiple responsibilities. Nevertheless, we firmly believe in the value and effectiveness of this training. Our goal is for you to fully achieve the outlined learning objectives and derive maximum benefit from the experience.
To make the most of your training experience, we kindly ask that you:
- Reserve this time exclusively for the training sessions.
- Find a quiet and private space to ensure confidentiality.
- Ensure your video camera and microphone are functional.
- Engage actively through chat or microphone participation.
- Minimize distractions by refraining from taking calls and responding to emails during sessions.
- Ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection for uninterrupted participation.
- Prioritize safety by refraining from participating while driving.
Please note that if a participant misses more than 3 hours of the training, they will not receive a certificate of completion. Participants who miss up to 3 hours will get a modified certificate.
Your commitment to these guidelines will help create a positive and productive learning environment for everyone involved. Thank you for your cooperation and enthusiasm!
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Contact your Regional CAC representative:
- Midwest Regional CAC: Sara Lee
- Northeast Regional CAC: Tony DeVincenzo
- Southern Regional CAC: Lydia Johnson Grady
- Western Regional CAC: Joyce Prusak