What is the Trainers’ Forum?

The Trainers’ Forum is a place where CO-TOP trainers who have already taken TOPCAT Online can maintain contact with others who have also taken TOPCAT Online. It is the ‘inner circle’ of CO-TOP trainers – those who have a special connection to one another through TOPCAT Online.

Why is there a Trainers’ Forum that is only open to some trainers?

Trainers who have participated in the TOPCAT Online course have formed close bonds with their classmates and have mentioned the desire to stay in touch with them. Of course, great distances separate trainers from one another and that makes face-to-face get-togethers very difficult. While CO-TOP trainers from districts have some opportunities to meet and share training stories and experiences, it is more difficult across districts. This is the solution.

What’s in it for me?

CO-TOP Trainers are under no obligation to participate in the Trainers’ Forum. However, if you have met other trainers through TOPCAT Online and learned to use the forum inside eCollege, you may want to continue the experience of commenting on topics that you care about, asking others what they think about various ideas, etc.

What do I have to do to join The Trainers’ Forum?

You will use the ID and password you set up in to your TOPCAT Online eCollege course. Click here to go to Trainers Forum.

IMPORTANT: Your use of The PAR²A Center forums indicates your acceptance of our forum rules and terms, as well as our privacy policy. Neither The PAR²A Center, nor the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, has a duty or obligation to police the forums or to screen content.

New to the Forums?
Here is a brief, step-by-step guide to using them:

1. You must register to use the forums.
   If you are a new user, begin by clicking the "Join" link at the upper-right corner of the page when you access the forum web site. Please note that your registration must be approved by PAR²A Center staff, which may require one or two business days.
   
   
   IMPORTANT: Please make a note of the sign-in name and password you select. This will be required to access the forums on future visits.
   
   
2. Guests can read forums, but not participate.
   You can access most forums in "read only" mode without registering, or while waiting for your registration to be approved. However, you cannot reply or create new postings unless you register and have been approved (see Step 1).
   
   
3. To reply to other posts...
   If you wish to add your comments to an existing post, look for and click the "Reply" button. Please note that for most users, posts must be reviewed and approved prior to being available in the forum. Please allow one or two business days for this to occur.
   
   
   
4. To create a new post...
   If you wish to create a new post, look for and click the "Post" button after entering a specific forum. Please note that for most users, posts must be reviewed and approved prior to being available in the forum. Please allow one or two business days for this to occur.
   
   
   
5. Do you use a shared computer?
   If you are accessing the forums from a shared computer (Internet café, etc.), please be sure to logout when you are finished with your forums session, otherwise other individuals may be able to access the forums through your account.
   
   
   
6. Need help?
   Look for and click the "Faq" link at the upper-right corner of the page.