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Adoption Learning Network: Free Download"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.

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Adoption Learning Network

did you know?

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

 

help topics:
questions regarding our adoption learning network

 

I want to take an Adoption Learning Partners (ALP) course. What do I do?

To search for a specific course or to see listings of all our courses, click the 'find a course' tab near the top of most pages of the site. Once you've found a course, add it to your cart. When you are ready to checkout you'll be asked to log in with your username and password. If you are a new user, you'll be asked to register and create a unique username and password. Once you are registered and enrolled in a course you'll be able to take that course on our website.  back to top

How do I find out if I qualify for free enrollment and certificate fees?

Enrollment and certificate processing fees for some courses are waived if you meet one of the following criteria:

  • You are an Illinois resident and you are adopting or fostering a child who is currently in foster care in Illinois. Note: This does NOT include voluntary, domestic or infant adoption.
  • You are a client of The Cradle Adoption Agency located in Evanston, Illinois. back to top

I am adopting a foster child in a state other than Illinois. Am I eligible for free courses or certificates?

We do offer free enrollment for some courses for all our visitors. For all our other courses, there are fees. back to top

What is the difference between an individual and joint registration?

If you are required to complete courses independent of your spouse/partner, you should register on the website as an individual. Certificates will be issued in one name only. If your adoption agency allows you and your spouse/partner to complete courses together then you can register jointly. One certificate will be issued containing both names. back to top

I forgot my username and password.

If you forgot your username and password, contact info@AdoptionLearningPartners.org and we will assist you in retrieving this information.

  • If your email address has not changed since your initial registration and you are contacting us from that address, we can find the account.
  • If your e-mail address has changed since your initial registration, contact us and let us know what e-mail address you may have used when creating your account.

Note: DO NOT CREATE A NEW REGISTRATION - even if you cannot remember your username and password. It will create multiple accounts, and your account page will not be accurate. back to top

Do I need to be affiliated with an agency to take an ALP course?

No, all you need to do is register. However, if your agency is an ALP Participating Agency, they will provide you with a Participating Agency Code to be entered at registration. If you do not know the code, you can register anyway and provide us with that code later. back to top

Do I need the Participating Agency code in order to register?

No, but if you find out later that your agency is a Participating Agency, send us an email at info@AdoptionLearningPartners.org to tell us your Participating Agency Code and we will update your record. back to top

I need to change my registration information.

You may contact us directly through your account page by selecting 'Contact Adoption Learning Partners'. You can also email us directly at info@AdoptionLearningPartners.org and we will make the necessary corrections. back to top

I registered as an individual but I want to change to a joint registration with my spouse/partner.

Contact us directly through your account page or email info@AdoptionLearningPartners.org and request this change. back to top

We registered as a couple but we need to change to individual registrations.

Contact us directly through your account page or email info@AdoptionLearningPartners.org and request this change. back to top

 I completed a course when it was free, but did not finish it.  Now I want to do so.  Do I need to pay?

You do not have to pay to finish a course that you started before our new fee structure.  However, if you wish to obtain a Certificate of Completion, you must apply for it and pay the processing fee.  back to top

My agency told me to take a specific package or sign up for a package which cost $200. I don't see that.
No more packages - we now offer discounts for purchases over $100 (see chart below). This allows you to save money and to pick the courses that are meaningful to you. If you are in the process of preparing to adopt, you should check with your agency to find out which specific courses to sign up for.

  Discount Schedule

Purchase Amount                                            Discount

$100 - $149                                                     10%

$150 - $199                                                     15%

$200 +                                                             20%

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How do I find courses that are right for me?
There are a number of ways to find the courses we offer that are right for you. If you are looking for courses to help you prepare to adopt, just roll your mouse over the "adopting" tab on the upper right hand side of the site. Then, click on the description that most closely matches your interest ("international" "domestic" or "foster care") – if you have more than one area of interest, try one, then try the next. Each will take you to a page with a list of courses that are most likely to be of interest to you at this point in your parenting journey.

If you are already parenting, or an adoption professional, just click on the tab (in the upper right hand corner of the screen) that best describes your interest (parenting, professional) and you will be taken to a screen that lists courses most likely to be of interest to you. Back to top

How do I find a specific course?
Just click "find a course" on the upper right hand corner of the screen. You can then search for the specific course you want. Back to top

How do I find a list of your courses?
Just click "find a course" on the upper right hand corner of the screen. You will then see a list of all of the courses we offer at this time. Back to top

My agency told me to take the Hague Course. Which one is it?
Hague requirements call for training on a variety of topics. We do not offer a single "Hague" course but instead have many courses that you can use to help meet the training requirements of Hague. You should check with your agency to find out which specific courses to sign up for. Many people looking to fulfill these requirements take:

For people adopting from China we also offer three courses about that country.

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Can I visit the site without registering or logging in?
Yes, and so can your friends! Tell them all about it. You can visit the site, look at the courses, pick up some fun facts – all without logging in! You can even download articles and white papers without logging in (but you will need to supply your name and email address). However, if you want to access your account, your courses, or purchase a course, you will need to log in at that time. Back to top

I have questions about my courses or certificates

Go to the left hand sidebar on this page, and click on "courses and certificates" underneath "frequently asked questions"  back to top

I have a technical question

Go to the left hand sidebar on this page, and click on "technical requirements and trouble shooting" underneath "frequently asked questions"  back to top