— (04/10/2014) Florida DVR is implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) and is interested in knowing how you handle course naming conventions (which of course reflect how your curriculum tracks are conceptualized). Any examples or policies you could provide would be appreciated. Your responses will enable us to take advantage of the experience of our peers to build our LMS faster. In turn, that will enable us to get critical training to our staff so that they can more effectively serve individuals with disabilities.

From Don Kay, WA-DVR:

The State of Washington Department of Social & Health Services uses an LMS system for all employees, including DVR. Contact Dona Fuerst, DVR Training Manager, for examples and details. Email dona.fuerst@dshs.wa.gov.

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From David Higginbotham, LA Rehabilitation Services:

LRS does not have a LMS. I would appreciate information regarding this also. Oregon has an extensive web based training library.

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From Warren Grantor, North Dakota Voc Rehab:

North Dakota VR used a LMS to create online classes for the new case management system. The naming convention was simliar to a college catalog, such as:

300C  Basic Navigation
310C  Finding Particiants
320V  Application
320B  Application
330V  Eligibility
560C  Reports

etc.

Where C = Combined; V = VR Staff; B = Vision Specialists

The numbering scheme made it easier to designate which courses had pre-requisites.

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From Kathleen Enders, WI VR:

In WI DVR, we use a state/department system called Cornerstone to track training. We do not track this ourselves but use that system.

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