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Learning Opportunities and Upcoming Events

Register for learning opportunities and upcoming events on CSS Learning Management System (LMS) for credit.

SEPTEMBER 2026

CSS Certification Program: Promoting Experience Abilities Knowledge and Skills

Enrollment in LMS is open SEPTEMBER 18TH TO OCTOBER 2ND for CORE CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENTS to be conducted on October  6th and 8th .

The Core area assessments are:

October 6th

  • Case Fundamentals (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am)
  • Communications (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

October 8th

  • Ethics (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • Medical (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

To prepare, use the 2026 CORE Study Guide.

If you have any questions please contact the Core Certification Program Manager.

September 28th through October 2

Academy support services.

CSS Academy Week 2
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day) (MS Teams)

This is the 2nd week of Academy, and is held for 3 hours per day. It is a continuation of the overview of child support policies and processes for new workers.

OCTOBER 2026

October 6th

CS Guidelines Part 1
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (Teams)

An introduction to Guidelines, including legal authorities, what incomes are used to calculate guidelines, how to calculate income, and the use of OSIS GLS screens

CS Guidelines Part 2
(1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

**Must be enrolled in Part 1 to attend this session**
This is an opportunity for hands on Guidelines calculations based on scenarios of different situations

CSS Certification Program: Promoting Experience Abilities Knowledge and Skills

Core Certification Assessments
(Zoom)

  • Case Fundamentals (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. )
  • Communications (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

October 8th

CSS Certification Program: Promoting Experience Abilities Knowledge and Skills

Core Certification Assessments
(Zoom)

  • Ethics (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • Medical (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR)
(9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This class covers the License Revocation (NOIR) processes, including OSIS system’s ability to identify NCPs eligible for license suspension and the automated document distribution.

October 15th

NCSEA Creating a DV SMART Child Support program
2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Must register with NCSEA to attend. If you need a registration link, check with OCSS.PFRs at OCSS.PFRs@okdhs.org)

Survivors of domestic violence face safety risks when accessing child support services. This OCSE DV SMART framework will highlight strategies for prioritizing family safety while supporting access to child support. Includes survivor-centered practices an ways agencies can respond to domestic violence concerns while promoting safety. Speakers are Michael Hayes and Lisa Ridenour both OCSE Child Support Program Specialists.

October 15th and 16th

Outgoing Intergovernmental
**Must attend both days)**
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This is an intermediate level class that builds on the information in the Intergovernmental Basics class.  Focus is on how to process Outgoing Intergovernmental Referrals, OSIS screens, documents associated with Outgoing Intergovernmental cases as well as OSIS and non-OSIS Tribal Programs. Duties for the initiating and responding agencies and Central Registry will also be covered.  At the end of this class, participants will understand the outgoing intergovernmental referrals process, how to locate and complete OSIS screens, and the documents necessary for outgoing intergovernmental cases.

October 20th

Order Up! Negotiations Training
(9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) (MS Teams)

OnBase Boost
(1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

Get OnBase help, tips and tricks, and upcoming OnBase features.

October 23rd

Paternity & Establishment: Uniform Parentage Act (UPA)

This presentation covers UPA types of fathers, forms used with the UPA, and disestablishment of paternity or parentage.

October 29th

Admin Quarterly Training
(1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This quarterly meeting is an opportunity to learn, network, and share knowledge and experience in Child Support Services.

October 30th

Attorney Training
(9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) (Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City)

Attorney Training provides a forum for discussion on the consensus of legal issues or topics affecting CSS business practices. Attorney Training attendees are CSS attorneys, Admin Law Judges, retired CSS attorneys and judges within DHS. Varied topics.

NOVEMBER 2026

 November 3rd

CSS Certification Program: Promoting Experience Abilities Knowledge and Skills

Core Certification Assessments
(Zoom)

  • Medical (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • Ethics (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Case Closure Day 1
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This training covers federal closure criteria, OSIS programming processes for automatic and manually initiated closure, what to do when closure is not appropriate, and which codes result in non IV-D cases.

November 4th

Case Closure Day 2
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

Today’s class takes up where we left off the day before, continuing with OSIS, codes, and what to do.

November 5th

CSS Certification Program: Promoting Experience Abilities Knowledge and Skills

Core Certification Assessments
(Zoom)

  • Communications (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
  • Case Fundamentals (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Contempt
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This is a review of the legal authorities and function of the contempt process. Also provides training in the screening process, court proceedings, judgment, sentencing, and the appeal process.

DV Microlearning Session
(2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

Topics vary

November 6th

P&E Research, Documents, & Prior Support
(9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This class covers researching paternity and establishment cases to establish legal paternity and child support, documents used in working these cases, and what to do about support for a prior period, including how to calculate it.

November 12th

Know and Go – Noncooperation
(1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

Know and Go is a microlearning experience on specific topics. This offering is a special presentation about noncooperation.

November 12th and 13th

Supervisory Leadership Institute
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. both days) (MS Teams)

SLI is a two (2) day supervisory training that includes comments from the Director and issues relevant to SLI members, as determined by the committee with input from the entire SLI membership. SLI consists of supervisors and managers and/or their designee from any CSS office or center. SLI meets at least three times per year or as required to meet the needs of the program. Varied topics.

November 17th

Intergovernmental – Portal
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Team)

Discussion and demonstration of using the Child Support Portal.

Quarterly Hope Huddle
(2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) (MS Teams)

The topic for this Quarterly Hope Huddle is Hope in Hard Seasons.

November 19th

OnBase Boost
(10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

Get OnBase help, tips and tricks, and upcoming OnBase features.

November 30th to December 4th

Academy support services.

CSS Academy Week 1
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day) (MS Teams)

This 10-day event held for 3 hours per day is an overview of child support policies and processes for new workers

DECEMBER 2026

November 30th to December 4th

Academy support services.

CSS Academy Week 1
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day) (MS Teams)

This 10-day event held for 3 hours per day is an overview of child support policies and processes for new workers

December 1st

CSS Certification Program: Promoting Experience Abilities Knowledge and Skills

Functional Certification Assessments
(Zoom)

  • Enforcement (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.)
  • Finance (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

December 3rd

CSS Certification Program: Promoting Experience Abilities Knowledge and Skills

Functional Certification Assessments
(Zoom)

  • Establishment (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.)
  • Intergovernmental (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

December 4th

CSS Certification Program: Promoting Experience Abilities Knowledge and Skills

Recertification Assessment
(1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) (Zoom)

Legal Leadership Institute (LLI)

(9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.) (MS Teams)
LLI provides a forum for CSS Attorneys to discuss and form consensus on legal issues affecting CSS business practices. LLI assists CSS attorneys in addressing ethical issues and in defining their roles in the CSS Program. LLI consists of CSS attorneys from the District Attorney, Contracts, and Oklahoma Human Services District and State Offices. Varied topics.

December 7th to 11th

Academy support services.

CSS Academy Week 2
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day) (MS Teams)

This is the 2nd week of Academy, and is held for 3 hours per day. It is a continuation of the overview of child support policies and processes for new workers.

December 15th

Right Sizing/Multi-Mods
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

Discussion of cases on an individual bases for right-sizing a child support amount. How to Identify cases that need a modification for current support. Includes information on how to collect and categorize data for right-sizing. Discusses when a multi-modification (Multi-mod) should be done, which office will do it, and responsibilities for the office doing the Multi-mod.

OnBase Boost
(1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

Get OnBase help, tips and tricks, and upcoming OnBase features.

Domestic Violence Specialized Training
(1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This course will enhance your knowledge and strengthen your skills in handling child support cases involving domestic violence. A comprehensive overview of key topics, including Domestic Violence 101, the Family Violence Indicator (“D” Indicator), Address of Record protections, Good Cause determinations, and best practices for responding to customers experiencing domestic violence. Participants will also explore available resources to support survivors and ensure a trauma-informed approach to case management. Whether you are new to this area or looking to refine your skills, this training will equip you with the essential tools to navigate these complex cases effectively

December 16th

P & E Intergovernmental and Multiple Alleged Fathers
(9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This class covers frequently asked questions about intergovernmental paternity and establishment, and what to do when there are multiple alleged fathers.

December 17th

Finance for Finance
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This is a basic/ beginner overview of the wonderful world of Finance. This class is for Finance workers with Finance access.

Administrative Assistants Quarterly Training
(1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This training experience is an opportunity to learn and network.

December 17th and 18th

CS Quest Question Writing Summit
(9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day)

JANUARY 2027

January 7th

Annual Notice Policy & Procedures
(9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This Session reviews the legal authorities criteria and triggers for the Annual Notice and OSIS screens.

January 14th

Annual Notice: Document Review
(9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)

This Session is a review of the process of annual notice and ALC document review.

Domestic Violence Microlearning Session
(2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

This is an opportunity to learn more about domestic violence/family violence. Topics vary.

January 21st

Finance for Finance
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)

This is a basic/ beginner overview of the wonderful world of Finance. This class is for Finance workers with Finance access.

January 25th to 29th

Academy support services.

CSS Academy Week 1
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day Week 1) (MS Teams)

This 8-day event held for 3 hours per day on MS Teams the first week and 3 days in person the second week is an overview of child support policies and processes for new workers

FEBRUARY 2027

February 1st through 3rd

CSS Academy In-Person
(10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday) (OKDHS Training Center, Norman)

This is an opportunity to meet the PFRs and others face-to-face, practice practical skills, and learn more about Child Support.

February 10th

Pre-Audit and Performance Measures
(9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This course covers pre-audit and the associated report(s) and performance measures and the effect they have on Oklahoma Child Support.

February 11th

Enforcement Basics – Automated Enforcement Day 1
(9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This is one of 4 classes that cover basic enforcement actions. This session covers automated and combination processes, OSIS screens, and ALC documents. Day 1 covers actions such as Income Withholding Order, Credit Bureau Referrals, and Tax intercepts.

February 12th

Enforcement Basics – Automated Enforcement Day 2
(9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This is one of 4 classes that cover basic enforcement actions. This session covers automated and combination processes, OSIS screens, and ALC documents. Day 1 covers actions such as Passport Denials, Personal Injury, and FIDM.

February 16th

Finance Research
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This session covers how to use the Foster Care Inquiry Tool, conducting TANF research, and using eKIDS and iCE.

February 17th

Enforcement Basics – Manual Enforcement Day 1
(9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.) (MS Teams)

This is one of 4 classes that cover basic enforcement actions. This session covers required legal pleadings, OSIS screens, and criteria for Modification and Annual Notice.

February 18th

Review and Adjust Microsession
(9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

February 19th

Enforcement Basics – Manual Enforcement Day 2
(9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)

This is one of 4 classes that cover basic enforcement actions. This session covers required legal pleadings, OSIS screens, and criteria for NOIR and Contempt.

February 23rd

Case Closure Day 1
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This training covers federal closure criteria, OSIS programming processes for automatic and manually initiated closure, what to do when closure is not appropriate, and which codes result in non IV-D cases.

February 24th

Case Closure Day 2
(9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) (MS Teams)

This second day is a continuation of Day 1, beginning where the course left off the day before and covering your questions.

February 25th

Review and Adjust Microsession
(9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)

February 26th

Review and Adjust Microsession 3
(9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) (MS Teams)