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COVID-19 Impact on 2020 Thinking for a Change – Training for Trainers Update
After speaking with multiple jurisdictions and consulting with officials, the majority of agencies will not be able to host training and/or allow employees to travel to participate in training events held during the next several months. As a result, the National Institute of Corrections has decided to postpone the Thinking for a Change – Training for Trainers which was scheduled to being July 2020.
The program was to be held at the National Corrections Academy, Aurora, Colorado.
We regret any inconvenience this poses and sincerely hope you will be able to participate on the rescheduled date (to be determined).
Please Click Here to sign up for the Thinking for a Change - Training for Trainers 2020 Interest List. We will notify you when the applications open.
Thinking for a Change Training for Trainers
A blended learning event, culminating with an on-site event
SAMPLE AGENDA
Week 1
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TOPIC |
DAY/TIME |
FORMAT |
DURATION |
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Practice Session Log in NIC Orientation NIC |
Monday, 4/24 11:00 – 13:15 CDT |
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Whole Group |
2.25 hours |
|
Pre-Session Work |
Due prior to Agency Readiness VILT |
Complete Pre-session homework in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
1 hour |
|
Program Overview & Agency Readiness |
Thursday, 4/27 09:00 - 11:00 CDT |
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Whole Group |
2 .25 hours |
|
Inter-session 1; Assignment #1 |
Thursday, 4/27 11:00 - 13:00 CDT |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
.5 hour |
|
How to Host/Produce |
Thursday 4/27 13:00 – 15:00 CDT |
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Whole Group / Small Groups |
2.25 hours |
|
Inter-session Assignment #2 |
Thursday 4/27 |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
2.25 hour |
Week 2
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TOPIC |
DAY/TIME |
FORMAT |
DURATION |
|
Practice Lab: Producer & Implementation |
Monday 5/01 13:00 – 15:00 CDT |
Participant created/ran VILT’s Practice Lab Sessions 3 teams (VILTs) |
2 hours |
|
Program Implementation |
Thursday, 5/04 09:00 – 11:00 CDT |
Round Robin 3 Teams |
2 hours |
|
Inter-session Assignment (include Sandbox session) |
Thursday, 5/04 11:00 – 12:45 CDT |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
1.75 hour |
|
Social Skills |
Thursday, 5/04 12:45 – 15:00 CDT |
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Whole Group |
2.25 hours |
|
Inter-session Assignment #4 (Sandbox session) |
Thursday, 5/04 15:00 – 17:00 CDT |
Independent time for individuals small groups to practice skills |
2 hours |
Week 3
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TOPIC |
DAY/TIME |
FORMAT |
DURATION |
|
Practice Lab: Social Skills |
Monday, 5/08 13:00 – 15:00 CDT |
Practice Lab Sessions 3 teams (VILTs) |
2 hours |
|
Inter-session Assignments #5 |
Monday, 5/08 |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
.5 hour |
|
Cognitive Self-Change** |
Thursday, 5/11 08:45 – 11:00 CDT |
Whole Group (VILT) |
2.25 hours |
|
Inter-session Work #6 (optional: include Sandbox session) |
Thursday, 5/11 13:00 – 15:00 CDT |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
2 hours |
|
Cognitive Self Change Practice Lab |
Thursday, 5/11 15:00 – 17:00 CDT |
Practice Lab Sessions 3 Teams (VILTs) |
2.0 hours |
|
Inter-session Assignments #7 |
Thursday, 5/11 |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
.5 hours |
Week 4
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TOPIC |
DAY/TIME |
FORMAT |
DURATION |
|
Problem Solving, pt. 1 |
Monday, 5/15 08:45 – 11:00 CDT |
Round Robin Whole Group (VILT) |
2.25 hours |
|
Inter-session Assignments #8 & #9 |
Monday, 5/15 |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
.5 hour |
|
Problem Solving, pt. 2 |
Thursday, 5/18 08:45 – 11:00 CDT |
Round Robin Whole Group (VILT) |
2.25 hours |
|
Learning On-line (Orientation) |
Thursday, 5/18 13:00 – 15:00 CDT |
Round Robin 3 Teams |
2 hours |
|
Inter-session Work # 10 |
Thursday, 5/18 |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
2.25 hours |
Week 5
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TOPIC |
DAY/TIME |
FORMAT |
DURATION |
|
Performance Feedback and Preparing for the ILT Training Experience * |
Thursday, 5/25 08:45 – 11:00 CDT |
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Whole Group |
2.25 hours |
|
Inter-session Assignments #11 Checklists |
Thursday, 5/25 |
Complete intersession assignments in Learning Plan prior to next VILT |
1 hours |
|
Practice Lab |
To be determined by Coach |
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) 3 Teams – Preparation for ILT |
2.25 hours |
Week 6
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TOPIC |
DAY/TIME |
FORMAT |
DURATION |
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Advanced Practicum: Apply learned skills by trying out in front of trainers and peers |
ILT: NCA Aurora, CO May 30, 31, June 1, 2017 08:00 – 17:00 MST June 02, 2017 08:00 – 12:00 MST |
Instructor-Led Training (ILT) (Face-to-face, classroom-based learning) |
28 hours |
Total = 73 Hours
ADDITIONAL:
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“Sandbox Sessions” |
Upon request |
Independent time for individuals or small groups to practice skills. WebEx Host accounts can be distributed and coordinated by NIC. |
Varies |