The completed I.E.P. form is then sent to appropriate parties. Also, Arrowhead Ranch staff assists DCFS personnel in submitting appropriate Department forms. Prior to placement in the Transitional Group House, a resident and placing agency will have participated in the development of an individual Treatment Plan. Staff turnover is minimal. Professional development of staff is important at Arrowhead Ranch.
Staff attend outside conferences and workshops and participate in inservice training.
Staff development is an on-going process at Arrowhead Ranch, as staff members take part in local and state workshops and training sessions pertaining to adolescents. The focus of staff development is on human growth and development, learning theories and its application to behavior and personality as it relates to adolescents, and the enhancement of group process and individual interaction. Staff have also been certified in CPR and first aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention, and coaching. Arrowhead Ranch staff continue to attend professional workshops conducted by the Western Coalition on Training, Association of Peer Treatment Agencies, and the National Association of Peer Treatment Agencies. Treatment and support staff are employed by Arrowhead Ranch.