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2011
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Administrative Guide: Offender Workforce Development Specialist Partnership Training Program
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
A description of the Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) Partnership Training Program is provided. “This administrative guide provides an overview of the training program, including its benefits and requirements…and information needed to make an informed decision for participating in the training program, including the criteria for selecting a qualified, multidisciplinary team of trainees” (p. 1). The following sections comprise this guide: overview of the training program; introduc... Read More
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36 pages
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2010
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The Motivational Interviewing Page: Resources for Clinicians, Researchers, and Trainers
By Wagner, Christopher C.; Conners, Wayne.
Motivational Interviewing Resources, LLC (N.P.); Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Richmond, VA); Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) (N.P.).
Information about motivational interviewing can be found at this website. “Motivational interviewing is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.” These are the points of entry to this resource: introduction and clinical issues—overview, special populations, and group approaches; The Library—abstracts, bibliography, ongoing work, Minuet Newsletter, and links; and training—upcoming training, MINT Trainers, and training... Read More
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5 p.
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2007
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Effective Training Design and Development [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held April 2007]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This blended-learning, self directed course provides the user with the knowledge necessary to create effective training programs. "Along the journey, you will have developed skills to help you assess, design, develop, and evaluate learner-centered instructional designs and curricula targeted to enhance employee job performance." Modules making up this training program are: program overview; learner centered instruction; assessment; performance objectives; ITIP (instructional theory into practic... Read More
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1 data DVD
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2007
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Training for Training Directors
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
The skills that successful correctional training directors need are explained. Modules comprising this training program are: role of the training director; liability issues; policy and procedures; needs assessment annual training plan and evaluation; developing and assessing training curricula and performance objectives; alternative delivery strategies; developing training staff; scheduling, logistics, and marketing.... Read More
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4 computer disks; 3 DVD-ROMs (239 min.) + 1 CD
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2006
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OES: Building Bridges
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Offender Workforce Development Division (Washington, DC).
"OES: Building Bridges" is a training program featuring a variety of OES (Offender Employment Specialist) professionals in jails, prisons, probation and parole, community corrections, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations. These individuals demonstrate best practices, discuss ways for overcoming challenges, and identify tools and strategies for improving outcomes in offender employment.
A guide book covering the following is also included: about this training; navigati... Read More
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1 computer disk; CD-ROM + 5 computer disks; DVD-ROM (991 min.)
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2006
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Strategic Training Resources
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
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, Olmstead County, and Pottawattamie County; annual training plans (e.g., Individual Worksheet, Tiered Worksheet, Long Worksheet, Training Event Record a... Read More
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1 computer disk; CD-ROM
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2006
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The Facilitator's Guide
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
Strategies for effective facilitation are provided. The following topics are covered: defining facilitation; basic facilitator competencies; two areas of team focus; facilitator's tip sheet -- starting up and showing attention; facilitator's tip sheet -- asking effective questions; stages of group development and range of facilitator behavior; facilitation -- understanding your "hooks"; facilitation interventions; levels of intervention; intervention guidelines; group intervention techniques; g... Read More
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24 p.
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2005
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Avoiding Your Day in Court -- Addressing Training Liability Through Defensible Strategies
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Liability issues related to correctional training programs are discussed. Participants will be able to:
- Analyze training programs to determine if they are legally defensible;
- Determine the need to acquire copyright permission for material used;
- Identify alternative delivery strategies applicable to a particular setting;
- Apply the elements of a good documentation system to their agency/facility;
- And analyze their current system and develop a plan to correct any de... Read More
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60 p.
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2005
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Facilitating Restorative Group Conferences: Updated 2003 Information [Lesson Plans and Participant's Guide]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections (St. Paul, MN).
Access to a curriculum for those individuals who will conduct restorative group conferences - "a process that seeks to identify, repair and prevent harm, based in restorative justice values including meaningful accountability" - is provided at this website. Lessons presented are: introduction; conferencing and restorative justice; understanding the participants; role of the facilitator; further development of conferencing skills; and next steps. PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and sample ... Read More
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2 p.
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2005
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Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Hampton-Newport News Criminal Justice Agency (Hampton, VA); Orbis Partners, Inc. (Ottawa, CA).
The use of motivational interviewing during the case management process is covered during this 10-hour course. Modules include: setting the context; motivational interviewing; assess motivation; stage matched motivational strategies; applying motivational interviewing -- effective case work (e.g., case analysis, feedback, prioritize, assess motivation, focusing, and review and update); and enhancing treatment compliance. The accompanying Training the Trainer program is 24-hours long.... Read More
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186 p.
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2004
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Building Agency Success: Developing an Effective FTO/OJT Training Program [Videoconference Held August 17-19, 2004]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
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 are provided. This ... Read More
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3 DVDs (888 min.) + 1 CD-ROM
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2004
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Foundation Skills for Trainers: 32-Hour Training Program [Videoconference Held March 22-25, 2004]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 32-hour program willl 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.... Read More
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3 DVDs + 1 CD
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2003
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Nuts and Bolts of the Curriculum Development Process
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
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. This overview can be used with the document "Designing Learner Centered Instruction" (NIC Accession no. 018534).... Read More
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10 p.
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2003
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Building New Employee Success with an Effective Field Training Officer (FTO) Program [Videoconference Held August 20, 2003]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program explores the development of a formal new employee on-the-job (OTJ) program based on a corrections-specific FTO model. 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.
This DVD can be used in conjunction with NIC accession nos. 019008 and 020603.... Read More
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1 DVD (133 min.)
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2003
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Designing Learner Centered Instruction
By Gurnell, Betty; LeMaster, Leslie.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
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 prog... Read More
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20 p.
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2003
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Training Design and Development [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
This program explains the systematic design of training based upon the Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) model. The program was developed under a cooperative agreement with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the juvenile system audience. The following modules are contained in this manual: - Training program overview;
- Learner centered instruction;
- Assessment;
- Performance objectives;
- ITIP model for instructional design;
- Instructional strategie... Read More
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600 pages
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2001
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Group Facilitation Skills for Trainers
By Yeres, Susan; Collins, Barbara.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
ETR Associates (Santa Cruz, CA); National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 16-hour course explores the skills needed in leading group participants to achieve specific learning goals. 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;
- And presentations.
Also included are copies of overheads used.... Read More
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approximately 300 pages
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1999
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Staff Supervision Training for Corrections Professionals [Distance Learning Training Program: Videoconference Held September 13-16, 1999]
By Young, Cheryl Brown, ed..
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Becoming a first line supervisor involves many changes and challenges. This 28-hour course, originally delivered as a distance learning event, introduces ideas, insights, and perspectives that will immediately impact supervision effectiveness. Modules include: building blocks of supervision (what is a supervisor and supervisory competencies); personal competencies (vision and values and principled behavior); organizational context (mission and culture and working with stakeholders); supervisory ... Read More
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3 video DVDs (532 min.) + 1 CD
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1999
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Training for Trainers: Managing Youthful Offenders in Adult Institutions [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Training for those individuals who educate agency/institutional staff on how to design and develop effective systems to manage young offenders is provided during this 36-hour course. This curriculum contains sections regarding: orientation and introduction; foundations of adolescent development; curriculum overview; tools and techniques -- parts I and II; student presentations; and implementation planning.... Read More
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2 v. (v. 1 - 206 p., v. 2 - 164 p.)
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1994
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Bloom's Taxonomy and Performance Objectives [Lesson Plan]
By Bergeron, Renee.
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This lesson plan outlines a course to instruct participants on the development and writing of performance objectives, and on the utilization of Bloom's Taxonomy of Cognitive Behaviors. The lesson plan provides presentation materials including guided activities to direct participants through the processes. Several activity forms are included in this plan.... Read More
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25 p.
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1994
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THINK
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections (Madison, WI).
The focus of the Cognitive Interventions Program is to change the criminal behavior of offenders by motivating them to change themselves. Cognitive change is self-change. This program is divided into four phases.
Phase I - Orientation: This phase is designed to teach the basic concepts and techniques of cognitive change.
Phase II - The Change Process: In this phase offenders use techniques of cognitive self-observation (Thinking Reports, Journals, Problem and Hassle Logs) to identify thei... Read More
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148 p.
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1993
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Bridging the Gap: Winning Administration's Support for Training
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Academy. Northeast Regional Field Coordinators (N.P.).
Designed specifically for correctional trainers from all areas of corrections, this twenty-four-hour seminar instructs participants in the development of a strategic action plan that will link training with agency needs. Communication styles, individual and organizational change theory, and social marketing are topics discussed. The manual contains lesson plans and a participant's guide. The seminar was held in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, September 14-16, 1993.... Read More
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ca. 100 p.
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1992
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Cultural Diversity: Training for Trainers
National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections (Longmont, CO).
National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections. Central and Southern Regional Field Coordinators (N.P.); Eastern Kentucky University. Training Resource Center (Richmond, KY).
Targeted for criminal justice professionals who train, this curriculum demonstrates communication skills that strengthen positive interaction, evaluates the impact of individual cultural perspectives and personal beliefs on the effectiveness of interacting with others, and identifies positive and negative relationships that are impacted by cultural diversity in the work place. Section topics include creating a common understanding, what it means to be different in your organization, communicati... Read More
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ca. 140 p. + 1 videocassette (9 min.); VHS
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1989
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Competency Profile of Correctional Trainer
National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections (Boulder, CO).
The Correctional Trainer develops, implements, and coordinates training programs for staff within the criminal justice system. This DACUM profile provides a brief outline of the duties and tasks of a Correctional Trainer.... Read More
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3 p.
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1987
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Comprehensive Integrated Crisis Defusion Instructor Training Program
By Schwartz, Jeffrey A.; Schwartz, Cynthia B..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Hawaii Dept. of Corrections (Honolulu, HI).
The purpose of this project is to develop a curriculum that will be used to instruct correctional staff in a variety of non-violent alternatives for dealing with potentially violent inmate situations.... Read More
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110 p.
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1984
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Developing and Managing Part-time Trainers, Pts. 1 and 2
By Katsampes, Paul.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections (Boulder, CO); National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections Outreach Program (Boulder, CO).
Contents: Part 1: The Manager's Role--Part 2: The Trainer's Role.... Read More
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