Staff Training and Development : Curriculum, Training

NIC has created a new web page just for trainers.

jgustfsn — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:12:00 GMT

The National Institute of Corrections has developed a number of special "Projects" web pages to inform the field of its current activities and initiatives and to provide valuable information and resources to practitioners.

Improving correctional agencies' capacity to train staff is the focus of the new Training Design and Development Projects Page. Developed for training directors, trainers, curriculum developers, field training officers, and those who are responsible for training, the site lists free library resources, links, and web referrals on pages dedicated to training management, instructional design, training delivery, networking, and other NIC services.

Try it.......you'll like it!

Effectively Managing Sex Offenders In The Community

jgustfsn — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:30:00 GMT

The Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM) is a national project that supports state and local jurisdictions in the effective management of sex offenders under community supervision. CSOM was established in 1997 and is sponsored by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the National Institute of Corrections, State Justice Institute, and the American Probation and Parole Association.

CSOM has publications available for download in the critical areas of sex offender assessment, supervision, treatment, community notification and registration, reentry, recidivism, and much more. CSOM's goals are further carried out through information exchange, training and technical assistance, and support to select Resources Sites and OJP grantees.

TRAINERS - Are You Staying on Top of Your Game?

llinke — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:33:00 GMT

Take measure how your training development and management stack up by participating in the National Institute of Corrections eight-hour internet/satellite program October 31 - November 1, 2007. The four hours on Day One focus on curriculum development, and Day 2 will deal with basic management of your agency's training efforts. Learn more about It Is All About Training: Who's Developing You? and how to register.

Using Motivational Interviewing to Change Offender Behavior

jgustfsn — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:12:00 GMT

The National Institute of Corrections has just released Motivating Offenders to Change: a Guide for Probation and Parole. This publication provides correctional professionals with both a solid grounding in the principles behind motivational interviewing (MI) and a practical guide for applying these principles in their everyday dealings with offenders. Download a copy from the NIC website or order from the NIC Information Center.

Also Available:

Effective Communication/Motivational Strategies in Working with Resistant Populations. A 32 hour training program that will provide practitioners who are working with resistive, chemically dependent or criminal populations with specific knowledge, skills and techniques to more effectively internalize motivation for change. (Download or Order)

NIC Video: Two Probation Officer/Offender Contact Sessions. This 10 minute video demonstrates the use of motivational interviewing through role-playing scenarios. (Order)

Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]. The use of motivational interviewing during the case management process is covered during this 10-hour course. (Download or Order)

Developing Tomorrow's Correctional Leaders and Managers

jgustfsn — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:38:00 GMT

If you are looking for resources for your own career development or for succession planning in your agency, this CD is for you. The National Institute of Corrections Information Center has combined nearly 20 digital documents exploring the dynamics and principles of effective leadership onto a single CD, and now you can order your free copy. Submit your request by phone at 800-995-6429 ext. 4426, or use the on line help desk. Ask for a copy of our "super disk" of Correctional Leadership Resources.

The CD contains documents developed for executive, senior, manager, and supervisor levels in adult and juvenile corrections agencies. Here is a sample of the contents:

Developing "Coaches" for New Wardens
Leadership in Times of Critical Incidents
Effectively Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce in Corrections
Facilitation Skills for Managers
Resource Guide for Jail Administrators
Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century

Hone Your Training Design and Delivery Skills Using These Free Resources

jgustfsn — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 22:41:00 GMT

Skills and knowledge needed to systematically plan, develop, and deliver training programs for new and existing correctional employees are covered in the following resources developed by the National Institute of Corrections. All material is available at no cost.

ACCESS THESE ITEMS ONLINE:

Designing Learner Centered Instruction

A seven step process for developing and designing a training program according to the ITIP (instructional theory into practice) format is described. Curriculum developers will be taught to create programs that will: teach state-of-the-art information and skills based upon needs assessment analysis; employ learner-centered technologies; help participants succeed with realistic performance objectives; facilitate the transfer of learning to the job setting; promote consistency between training programs; document knowledge and skills taught, teaching methods used, and evaluation of the learning; and promote the inclusion of a lesson plan.

Nuts and Bolts of the Curriculum Development Process

An overview of the curriculum development process is presented. The following sections comprise this document: needs assessment; the planning session and content development; content development; pilot delivery and revision; the completed curriculum package; and budget estimates for each step of the process.

Cost Effective In-Service Training Alternatives for Small Jails

Using the suggestions in this Training Resource Package for in-service training for existing staff, acceptable levels of defendable hours of training can be attained at a very low cost. The six suggestions are: In-service field-training officer program; shift overlap training; experiential drill training; shift scenario training; independent study program; and training presentation at staff meetings.

ORDER THESE ITEMS using the National Institute of Corrections Information Center Virtual Help Desk. Just log in if you have used our system before, or if you are a first time customer create an account.

Foundation Skills for Trainers: 32 Hour Training Program (Distance Learning Videoconference, Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual)

This 32-hour program Will help participants develop the preparation, presentation, and platform delivery skills needed to conduct training using established curricula. Focus areas include the needs and characteristics of adult learners, learning styles, the role of the correctional trainer, managing a learner-centered training environment, asking and responding to questions, facilitating lesson plans, teaching to performance objectives, and basic teaching methods.

Facilitation Skills for Trainers: Training Curriculum Package (Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual)

Skills in leading group participants to achieve specific learning goals are described in this 16-hour course. The following modules are contained in this curriculum: introduction and course overview; how we process learning; predicting and accommodating learner behavior; setting the climate; utilizing facilitation strategies for learning; dealing with conflicts in groups -- Part I; dealing with conflicts in groups -- Parts 2 and 3; and presentations. Also included are copies of overheads used.

Building New Employee Success with an Effective Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Videoconference)

The development of a formal new employee on-the-job (OTJ) program based on a corrections-specific FTO model is explained during this 3-hour program. This broadcast covers: assessing the current FTO program; the FTO task-specific format; developing FTO models; conducting proficiency tests; and the formal FTO teaching process. Several demonstrations of the FTO format and teaching process are also included.

Building Agency Success: Developing an Effective FTO/OJT Training Program (Distance Learning Videoconference)

This 3-day broadcast program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to develop a formal on-the-job training (OJT) program for new employees based on a corrections-specific FTO model. It includes using the FTO task-specific format, developing FTO modules, conducting proficiency tests, and implementing a formal FTO teaching process. Each participant will develop an FTO module as part of the training. Several demonstrations of the FTO format and teaching process will be provided. This model can be used in a prison, jail, or community corrections facility that provides 24-hour care.

Training Development Resources

A collection of training development material created to support National Institute of Corrections' (NIC) programs that help correctional agencies build their capacity to deliver effective training can be found on this CD-ROM. Contents include: Field Training Officer (FTO) Module Performance Checklists; FTO training programs from Boulder County, Olmsted County, and Pottawatomie County, annual training plans (e.g., Individual Worksheet, Tiered Worksheet, Long Worksheet, Training Event Record and Training Session Report); National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Lesson Plan template; Lesson Plan Development Planning Sheet; and the Lesson Plan Debriefing Sheet analyzing lesson plans.

Training Design and Development (Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual)

The systematic design of training based upon the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model is explained during this 36-hour program. The following modules are contained in this manual: training program overview; learner centered instruction; assessment; performance objectives; ITIP model for instructional design; instructional strategies; evaluation; designing training aids; developing a training design; and presenting a training design.