Spring 2026 Lead & Learn

GSEM Required Courses:

New Troop Leader Training Mandatory for New Troop Leaders and Assistant Leaders

Level: All

Course Description: This one-hour course is designed to help troop leaders become comfortable in their new role. It provides an overview of Girl Scouting, tools and resources for troop management, and important policies and procedures specific to our council. All troop leaders and assistant leaders must complete New Troop Leader Training within 30 days of receiving the assignment in gsLearn to remain in their role.

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Girl Scout Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Mandatory for All Active Volunteers

Course Description: Child abuse and neglect are difficult subjects to think about, yet the prevention of abuse is a topic Girl Scouts takes very seriously. This course prepares volunteers who supervise Girl Scouts to recognize, respond to, and report concerns of child abuse and neglect. Volunteers will be empowered to prevent abuse by learning Girl Scout recommended practices, policies, and procedures—proactive measures designed to prevent abusers from interacting with Girl Scouts and foster a safe space for children to thrive.

This course is mandatory for all active GSEM volunteers.

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Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training Mandatory for All Active Volunteers

Course Description: Girl Scout volunteers and staff are considered mandated reporters in Missouri. This 2.5-hour course, provided by Missouri Network Against Child Abuse, explores how adults can identify and report child abuse and neglect to the Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services. A no-cost registration with Missouri Network Against Child Abuse is required to access their course. Upload the completion certificate provided by Missouri Network Against Child Abuse to this course in gsLearn to receive credit for completion.

This course is mandatory for all active GSEM volunteers.

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