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                                    Learning and Performance

      

                    
          
    Learning and Performance
Services and Resources for Correctional Trainers

NIC offers a variety of resources and services for those who provide training in a correctional setting.

The Learning and Performance Initiative represents NIC’s effort to help build staff training and development capacity in corrections agencies. Below are resources for trainers and curriculum designers.

Many materials are online, but most are available through our library only. If you are a correctional trainer and would like additional information about our resources and services, please contact us through our help desk.

NIC is committed to improving correctional agencies' internal capacity to enhance workplace learning and staff performance (i.e., training assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation).

The resources and guides provided on this page are designed for:

Training directors/coordinators
	Trainers
	Curriculum developers
	Adjunct/part-time trainers
	Field training officers
	Anyone responsible for training in a correctional agencyLocated below are additional resources on these training topics:

Training Management
	A guide to the resources available to corrections trainers.
	Instructional Design
	A guide to instructional models and resources for designing corrections-related training.
	Training Delivery
	A guide to effectively facilitating and presenting training and resources for conducting corrections-related training.
	Other NIC Resources for Trainers
	Learn about NIC's technical assistance and Web resources for correctional trainers.

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                   NIC Resources
          2016 NIC Learning and Performance Symposium: Interactive Instruction Ignites Learning Proceedings Document
          Training from A to E: Analysis to Evaluation
          The Corrections Learning Organization
          2015 NIC Learning and Performance Symposium: Innovations in Training and Learning Delivery Proceedings
          Forty Forward: Learning and Performance Symposium 2014 Participant's Manual and Proceedings
          Learning and Performance: Realigning Training to Achieve Agency Goals [Internet Broadcast]
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From Research to Application: The Case for Learning and Performance [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]

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          Corrections Learning and Performance: A Vision for the 21st Century

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The following grey bars are accordions that can be expanded to show a list of "top-shelf" resources that have been hand-picked by our library team around this topic. If you would like additional research assistance on this topic, please contact our help desk. They have access to specialized databases and thousands of resources you won't find online. Click on a grey box below to browse resources in that section.
            
      Accordion    Instructional Design
      
      Corrections Learning and Performance: A Vision for the 21st Century

            
      
Anyone involved or interested in the future of learning and performance in corrections should read this publication. “This white paper focuses on learning and performance challenges in the 21st century including the role of technology in learning programs and the incorporation of evidence-based
              ITIP Toolkit: A Guide for Working with Curriculum Developers

            
      
This user-friendly tool kit is: grounded in research; follows and promotes the use of the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model and ITIP (Instructional Theory Into Practice) format; and provides “a mechanism for the user to work with curriculum designers to set expectations
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Effective Training Design and Development [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held April 2007]

            
      
This blended-learning, self directed course provides the user with the knowledge necessary to create effective training programs.
      
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              022390

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Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Manager and Supervisor Levels

            
      
Characteristics that result in the best performance of correctional managers and supervisors are identified along with key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which are then linked to a set of specific behaviors. This manual includes an executive summary and the

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Building New Employee Success with an Effective Field Training Officer (FTO) Program [Videoconference Held August 20, 2003]

            
      
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:
      
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              019124

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Building Agency Success: Developing an Effective FTO/OJT Training Program [Videoconference Held August 17-19, 2004]

            
      
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.
      
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              019856

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Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Executive and Senior Levels

            
      
Characteristics that result in the best performance of executive and senior level leaders are identified along with the key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which are then linked to a set of specific behaviors. Following an executive summary, this manual provides

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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

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      NIC Fiscal Year 2009 Service Plan: Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections

            
      
The National Institute of Correction's (NIC's) Service Plan for fiscal year 2009 contains opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. Programming, information services, technical assistance, distance learning via satellite/Internet broadcasts, NIC Learning
              The Facilitator's Guide

            
      
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
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Developing "Coaches" for New Wardens [Participant's Manual]

            
      
Training and practical experience in the techniques and skills of Co-Active coaching as the foundation of a leadership culture are provided during this 36-hour program. Topics covered include: leadership culture; coaching principles; commitment and high performance; Co-Active leadership coaching

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              Building Leadership Development Systems in Juvenile Justice Agencies [Participant's Manual]

            
      
The development and implementation of an in-house leadership and management development system (within existing agency parameters) are discussed during this 30-hour course. Sections of this manual include: training program introduction; setting a context and identifying trends; trainer and training
              Mentoring in the Corrections Workplace: A Self-Paced Workbook

            
      
A self-paced course on how to be an effective mentor is presented. This workbook covers: performance objectives; the differing tasks of a mentor and a supervisor; qualities and experiences (resources) a mentor has; rules of mentoring; effective listening; setting expectations; goal setting; feedback
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      Foundation Skills for Trainers: 32-Hour Training Program [Videoconference Held March 22-25, 2004]

            
      
This 32-hour program will help participants develop the preparation, presentation, and platform delivery skills needed to conduct training using established curricula.
      
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              019541
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From Research to Application: The Case for Learning and Performance [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]

            
      
Are you interested in getting more bang for your training buck? Leveraging the impact of your training department? Being effective with the training you prepare for, design, deliver and transfer into the workplace? Following the science of learning into practice?
      
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              026893

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              Corrections Learning and Performance: A Vision for the 21st Century

            
      
Anyone involved or interested in the future of learning and performance in corrections should read this publication. “This white paper focuses on learning and performance challenges in the 21st century including the role of technology in learning programs and the incorporation of evidence-based
              Avoiding Your Day in Court -- Addressing Training Liability Through Defensible Strategies

            
      
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
              Cost Effective In-Service Training Alternatives for Small Jails

            
      
"This Training Resource Package recommends several cost-effective methods of providing in-service training for existing staff (p.3)." Sections of this document include: theme--if it meets all the requirements of "Defendable Training," it is training; executive summary; introduction; needs; training
              Group Facilitation Skills for Trainers

            
      
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
              Accordion    Training Management
      
      Corrections Learning and Performance: A Vision for the 21st Century

            
      
Anyone involved or interested in the future of learning and performance in corrections should read this publication. “This white paper focuses on learning and performance challenges in the 21st century including the role of technology in learning programs and the incorporation of evidence-based
              The Six Moving Parts of Correctional Training Effectiveness

            
      
The "concept of 'The Six Moving Parts of Correctional Employee Training,' a model for integrating strategy into the organization's approach to training" is presented (p.1). Sections of this publication are: introduction; overview of the model's components; moving part 1 -- organizational readiness
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Training for Training Directors

            
      
The skills that successful correctional training directors need are explained.
      
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              022679

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              Avoiding Your Day in Court -- Addressing Training Liability Through Defensible Strategies

            
      
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
              Cost Effective In-Service Training Alternatives for Small Jails

            
      
"This Training Resource Package recommends several cost-effective methods of providing in-service training for existing staff (p.3)." Sections of this document include: theme--if it meets all the requirements of "Defendable Training," it is training; executive summary; introduction; needs; training
              Competency Profile of Training Administrator

            
      
Developed as a demonstration during the "DACUM Facilitator Training" session, April 15-16, 1997 in Longmont, CO., this profile contains in brief form the competencies expected of a training administrator.
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Effective Retraining: Fun, Focused, Fresh! [Participant's Manual]

            
      
The need for and process of retraining in an organization are discussed during this 3-hour workshop. Topics covered include: what does retraining look like in your organization?; benefits of refresher/in-service training; philosophy of adult education and its application to retraining; addressing

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              Bridging the Gap: Winning Administration's Support for Training

            
      
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

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