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The National Institute of Corrections offers Thinking for a Change Training for Trainers to qualified criminal justice professionals or qualifying government contractors. NIC does not offer training to private or non-profit organizations. This year's T4T is a 73 hour blended learning event with 5 weeks of interactive online training culminating with three and half days of on-site training at the National Institute of Corrections - Training Academy in Aurora, CO.
Blended Learning Experience (Online Learning & Face to Face Learning)
- Online Learning: The virtual instructor led training (VILT) sessions will be online twice a week for the first 5 weeks
- Face to Face Learning: The 3 and half day instructor led training (ILT) will be @ National Corrections Academy, Aurora, CO.
Please see the Sample Agenda on the bottom of the page for more detailed information on the training agenda.
*Training is subject to cancellation if funding is unavailable.
Below are the course pre-requisites:
- Applicants must be employed by or contracted with a governmental corrections agency
- Application requires establishment of teams of at least two eligible candidates (max of 3). NIC will only accept one application per agency
Each applicant must also provide the following:
- Proof of 32 hours of T4C Facilitator Training
- Verification of delivery of two full rounds of T4C with correctional clients
- A 5-minute video demonstrating T4C facilitation skills and curriculum knowledge, and
- Approval letter signed by your Agency CEO
Please note: Thinking for a Change Training for Trainers offered by NIC is at no cost to register. This is a NIC hosted event, therefore NIC will cover the cost for airline travel, and reimburse each participant for all other travel, lodging, and per diem costs. However, participants will be responsible for the costs associated with printing their training manual and intersession assignments. NIC recommends that a minimum of two staff members register from each interested agency.
Please Click Here to add your information to the interest list for Thinking for a Change - Training for Trainer.
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 |
|
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 |