How to Register for Trainings through the Learning Space

Overview

The Learning Space is a platform for District Training and Professional Development through DPS. As a Special Service Provider, there are a variety of trainings and certifications you will need to complete in the Learning Space. This will provide you access to many systems and portals you will need in your role. Follow the steps and supports below to learn how to log in and access the Learning Space. 

• How to register for training
• How to review your transcript to see completed training
  • Checking Trainings for DPS- May 2024

Register for Training

Step One

Open and new tab and go to https://thecommons.dpsk12.org/

Step Two

You will now need to go the "Portals and Tools" dropdown menu at the top of the page and select "Employee Action Center"

Step Three

Once your page has redirected you will scroll down until you see "District Training and Professional Development". Click on the "Register" button. 

Step Four

You will now be redirected to a blue screen with a DPS login portal. You will need to enter your username and password. This is NOT your DPS email address. Your username follows the following convention: firstname_lastname and your DPS password. Then click "Sign In"

It is possible you may be prompted to use the Duo Verification System. If so, follow the on-screen directions to verify your identity. You will then be redirected to the Learning Space. 

Step Five 

You will now see the Dashboard for Learning Space. Here you will able to access the course catalog and a variety of other professional development opportunities. 

You can use the search bar to search for specific courses or go to the full list of courses by selecting "Courses" in the menu on the left-hand side. Select the course you want and scroll to select "Register". 

Please note: The majority of courses actually take place in another system called Schoology. You can select "Launch" which will open specific instructions or information to access the course in Schoology. 

Your next step is to access your course in Schoology. Directions and supports can be found in this Help Center Article. 

Accessing Transcript for Completed Training 

Step One

Open and new tab and go to https://thecommons.dpsk12.org/

Step Two

You will now need to go the "Portals and Tools" dropdown menu at the top of the page and select "Employee Action Center"

Step Three

Once your page has redirected you will scroll down until you see "District Training and Professional Development". Click on the "Register" button. 

Step Four

You will now be redirected to a blue screen with a DPS login portal. You will need to enter your username and password. This is NOT your DPS email address. Your username follows the following convention: firstname_lastname and your DPS password. Then click "Sign In"

It is possible you may be prompted to use the Duo Verification System. If so, follow the on-screen directions to verify your identity. You will then be redirected to the Learning Space. 

Step Five 

You will now see the Dashboard for Learning Space. Please click "Transcript" on the left-hand side, as shown below. 

Here you view all of the courses that you have passed. 

Checking DPS Trainings- May 2024

In May 2024, DPS shared messaging about how access rights will be "reset" after June 30. If you are logged into Learning Space you can review your transcript or use the direct link to the training below. Each link on the left-hand side is a direct link to the trainings that are required to maintain access. This training must be completed- if it is not currently completed you have until June 30 to do so.

If your status on the course is "Available" it means you have not passed the course. If your status on the course says "Passed" you have completed the training for those rights and do not need to retake it. 

IC Household Rights
IC Household- Recertification Training (made available on or around April 25)	You'll see in this image that the status is "Available" and therefore the training would need to be completed to maintain rights in IC.
Walk-In Scheduling Rights
Walk In Scheduling-Recertification (made available on or around April 25)	You'll see in this image that the status is "Available" and therefore the training would need to be completed to maintain rights in IC.
Secondary Scheduling Rights
Secondary Scheduling (made available on or around Jan. 2)	You'll see in this image that the status is "passed" but this course is tied to another pre-requisite that has not been passed and must be completed.