The DCFS online Learning and Development Center (LDC) is the entry point for training-related information and resources for foster and adoptive caregivers, child welfare professionals and the public. Individuals can use the Learning and Development Center (LDC) to: See training news and general information. Check available trainings.

Foster parents can use the Learning and Development Center (LDC) to: See training news and general information. Check available trainings. View/print training transcripts. Register and take on-line courses. Download course materials to use in class or to access after training. To access the LDC, go to https://learning.dcfs.illinois.gov/en/.

LDC 1: Children understand communications from others. LDC 2: Children participate in conversations with peers and adults in one-on-one, small, and larger group interactions. LDC 3: Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.

All training has been moved to the Learning and Development Center (LDC). This new system will be accessed using a web browser, like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Find the option below that best fits you to access the LDC. To access your training, visit the IllinoisConnect launch page and select the LDC icon.

Complete any in-progress on-demand training in the VTC by the end of the day July 6, to ensure all credits transfer to the LDC. Download a copy of your transcripts before the end of the day July 6. Prepare for a modernized, user-friendly training experience.

Goal LDC-3: Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.-Goal LDC-4: Children speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.-Goal LDC-5: Children describe …

LDC is a community of educators that fosters educational equity by guaranteeing Tier 1 disciplinary literacy instruction including access to standards-driven, rigorous assignments and instruction for all student populations.

Learn about our services and how you can help by becoming a child's forever family through adoption, foster care or guardianship; reporting suspected child abuse or neglect; or becoming part of the child welfare team by working for Illinois DCFS! Protecting children is …

LDC's Real Work Curriculum gets real results with kids across the disciplines, across all K-12 grades. Use the "Explore Samples" menu below to view Real Works modules from each discipline, most of which include sample student work.

Goal LDC-1: Children understand communications from others. “raspberries” or other sounds with someone). LDC 1b Show interest in voices, and focus on speech directed at them. Respond to different tones in speech directed at them. LDC 1d Respond to simple requests (“Come here.” or “Do you want more?”). Respond to others by using words or signs.