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"Adoption in the Schools: A Lot to Learn"
(prepared by Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute)

This policy brief outlines the reasons educators need to learn more about adoption issues, explains the negative consequences of a lack of knowledge, and  proposes steps that teachers, schools, curriculum developers and institutions of higher education can make progress toward placing all children and families on a level playing field in the classroom and beyond.

Professional and Parenting Courses

did you know?

23 percent of adopted children live with an adoptive parent 55 years or older.
(National Foster Care Adoption Attitudes Survey)

 

courses and certificates:
common questions about our professional and parenting courses


What does it cost?

If you sign up for an individual fee-based enrollment course, the fees range from $10 to $45 each. We offer volume discounts if you purchase more than $100 (See chart below). Some courses have free enrollment with a processing fee if you want the optional Certificate of Completion. See Fees and Credit Hours

Discount Schedule

Purchase amount Discount

$100 - $149 10%

$150 - $199 15%

$200 + 20%

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How do I pay?

You can pay online with a Visa or Mastercard. Our online payment processing is done through a secure third-party website. If paying for a course enrollment, you will have access to the course once the transaction has been successfully completed.
Please note:
We no longer accept checks. back to top

What is your refund policy?

Adoption Learning Partners will refund courses that have not been started/launched. The exception is if you've purchased the Hague Package.  This package is comprised of five individual courses. Individual courses can't be refunded nor other courses substituted. If no course has been started we can refund the entire package. If you need a refund please contact us at info@AdoptionLearningPartners.org

Please note: the refund policy for webinars is not the same as the policy for courses. Webinar fees are not refundable. back to top

How do I know what courses I have taken?

After you register with Adoption Learning Partners, whenever you log in you will start on your account page. This page displays your course enrollments and status, payments, certificates, messages and allows you to communicate with us directly. back to top

How long do I have to take a course?

There is no time limit. You do not need to finish a course in a single session, and you may return to finish and/or review courses whenever you wish, even after completion. back to top

How do you know that I've completed a course?

You must successfully submit the end-of-course survey or evaluation that appears at the conclusion of each course. Our database keeps track of your progress through the course, but the course is not considered "complete" until the survey is successfully submitted. When it is, your account page will indicate your status for that course is "completed." If your status is "incomplete" and you have gone through the entire course, it means that you have not yet completed and successfully submitted the survey. back to top

I know I took a course, but you say I didn't complete it.

In order to have a course marked complete, an end-of-course survey must be successfully submitted. If you did not submit the survey, return to the course and launch the survey found at the conclusion of the course. If you have a pop-up blocker installed on your computer, make sure that you set it to allow pop-ups from Adoption Learning Partners. If you have technical difficulties, we can email you the evaluation in the form of an attachment. back to top

I know I took a course, but my account page doesn't show it.

If you have more than one registration on the ALP website, you have more than one account page and your coursework may be spread among different registration records. Contact Adoption Learning Partners info@AdoptionLearningPartners.org to find out how to track down your information. back to top

How do I obtain a Certificate of Completion?

Fee based enrollment courses: When you finish a fee-based enrollment course, your status will show as 'Completed' and your certificate status will show 'Pending ALP approval'. This will begin the certification process. There are exceptions to this rule: The Certificate for the Foster Family to Forever Family course is part of the course and is available to you as soon as you complete it. The Certificates for China: Her Land People, History and Philosophies, China: Language, Festivals and Tradition,  Overview of the China Adoption Process, Creating an Adoption Profile, Ain't Misbehavin', and both We're Home! Now What? courses each have Certificates that will appear on your account page immediately after passing the end of course quiz.

Please note: the certification process for webinars is not the same as the process for courses. Webinars are not eligible for Certificates of Completion although we may offer Certificates of Attendance for some webinars. back to top

Free enrollment courses: When you finish a free enrollment course your status will show as 'Completed' and your certificate status will show 'Apply for Certificate'. You may proceed by clicking on the link that will take you through the payment process. Once you have paid the certificate processing fee, the status will change to 'Pending ALP Approval'. This will end the certification process. back to top

What is the Certification Process?

Once the course status is listed as Pending ALP Approval, ALP Administration will review your evaluation or survey and may then issue the Certificate. Certificates, if issued, are usually available within two business days. We are unable to expedite certificate processing. Once issued, it will be immediately available to you on your account page. You will receive an email informing you that it has been issued. There are exceptions to this rule: There is no ALP Certificate for the Maintaining Connections course. 

Please note: the certification process for webinars is not the same as the policy for courses. Webinars are not eligible for Certificates of Completion although we may offer Certificates of Attendance for some webinars. back to top

How do I successfully complete a course for certification?

  • Amount of time spent in course should be equal to or greater than the credit hours granted for the course.
  • Completion of all required sections of the course.
  • Written responses to the end of course evaluation or survey need to include course content specific responses.

If these criteria are not successfully met, you may receive:

  • A request for a completed evaluation.
  • A Certification Denial - you will be required to retake the course in order to qualify for certification. You will not be charged again to do so. back to top

What if I am already an Adoptive Parent, or an Adoption Professional, or I've already taken a class like this. Do I really need to take these courses?

Our certification requirements apply to all of our clients. We are only able to certify our courses and the material as presented. As we are unable to give credit for professional, educational, and life experience, all users must meet the same minimum requirements. this includes adoptive parents, social workers, and agency directors. back to top

Do I have to send you all of the homework for With Eyes Wide Open?

We do not require that you submit the homework to qualify for a Certificate of Completion. We have created an end-of-course evaluation that you must submit for review. We will begin the Certificate of Completion process after we receive this evaluation. However, check with your adoption agency because some agencies require that you submit the homework to your social worker or counselor. back to top

Why are there no "credit hours" listed on the With Eyes Wide Open certificate?

For the course "With Eyes Wide Open," Adoption Learning Partners does not determine the number of training credit hours nor do we place training credit hours on the certificates of completion. Please ask your agency how many hours they grant for the course. Adoption Learning Partners recommends 4. back to top

Only certain chapters of With Eyes Wide Open apply to my situation. Do I need to do the others?

We only certify the With Eyes Wide Open course in its entirety. We expect our clients to complete the entire course. The end of course evaluation also needs to be completely filled out. For any questions that do not pertain to your circumstance, please answer based on the material presented in the course. back to top

Do I have to apply for a Certificate of Completion immediately if I take a free enrollment course?

No. Once you complete a course, you can apply for a certificate at any time. back to top

I completed a free course, but now I need a Certificate of Completion.

On your account page click on 'Apply for Certificate' and it will take you through the process. The certificate processing fee varies by course.See Fees and Credit Hours   back to top

When will I receive my Certificate of Completion?

Your Certificate should be available from your account page within two business days. You will receive an email when it has been issued. Then log in to your account page and you will be able to print, download, and/or email your Certificate. The Certificate for the Foster Family to Forever Family course is part of the course and is available as soon as you complete it. You must print it from the course itself. The Certificates for China: Her Land and People, History and Philosophies, China: Language, Festivals and Tradition, Overview of the China Adoption Process, Creating an Adoption Profile, Ain't Misbehavin', and both We're Home! Now What? courses each have Certificates that will appear on your account page immediately after passing the end of course quiz. There is no ALP Certificate for Maintaining Connections. 

Please note: the certification process for webinars is not the same as the process for courses. Webinars are not eligible for Certificates of Completion although we may offer Certificates of Attendance for some webinars. back to top back to top

I need the certificate quickly.

Certificates are usually available within two business days after application. We are unable to expedite certificate processing. back to top

What if I lose my certificate?

For most courses, once your certificate has been issued, the file remains on your account page. The exception to this rule is the Foster Family to Forever Family course. The Certificate for the Foster Family to Forever Family course is part of the course and is available as soon as you complete it. You must print it from the course itself. If you have trouble accessing the certificate, please contact us for assistance. And note that there is no ALP Certificate for Maintaining Connections. 

Please note: the certification process for webinars is not the same as the process for courses. Webinars are not eligible for Certificates of Completion although we may offer Certificates of Attendance for some webinars. back to top

What does it mean if my certificate status is "Cart"?

If your certificate status has changed from "Pending ALP approval" to "Cart," an email has been sent to you at the email address listed in your account. If you cannot locate an email from us, or did not receive an email, please contact us at info@AdoptionLearningPartner.org. back to top

My adoption agency needs a copy of my certificate.

Once your certificate has been issued, you may email it anywhere directly from your account page. The exception to this rule is the Foster Family to Forever Family course. The Certificate for the Foster Family to Forever Family course is part of the course and is available as soon as you complete it. You must print it from the course itself. Please note that there is no ALP certificate of completion for Maintaining Connections. 

Please note: the certification process for webinars is not the same as the process for courses. Webinars are not eligible for Certificates of Completion although we may offer Certificates of Attendance for some webinars. These Certificates do not live on your account page and are instead e-mailed to you. back to topback to top