CPOCF Training
CPOCF Training Program
The Chief Probation Officers of California Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CPOCF supports and conducts research, provides educational and training activities relative to the development of the probation industry.
For more information regarding upcoming trainings, please click on Training Calendar.
Supervisors Leadership Academy – Tehama
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first line Probation Department supervisors for their new role as change leaders. Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take participants to the next level as a leader in their department. Topics that will be covered in week 1 include Real Colors temperament tool, leadership roles, organizational culture, learning organization, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Leading and Managing Change, understanding cycle of conflict and workforce diversity. Topics covered in week 2 include workforce diversity, conflict management, performance measures, data-decision making, reward & recognition, and coaching and mentoring.
Location: Red Bluff, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Week One: September 8-12, 2025
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday | 8:00am to 12:00pm
Week Two: October 6-9, 2025
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Wednesday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday | 8:00am to 2:00pm
STC Certification: 04447812 (60 Hours)
Cost: $1500 ($1125 STC Reimbursable)
Endorsement and essay: SLA Supervisor Endorsement & Essay
Registration link: https://cvent.me/z3An03
Best Practices for Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) – Orange County 2025
Batterer intervention programming (BIP) is an important component in the treatment of DV offenders. Ensuring that BIP providers comply with operational guidelines and use promising and evidence-based programming is a critical responsibility of California’s Probation Departments.
Domestic Violence Core Training For Probation Officers – Orange County 2025
Probation Officers who supervise individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses encounter issues that are not common in other types of supervision caseloads. For example, these Probation Officers interact more with victims, work directly with Batterer Intervention Programs, and need to understand the unique dynamics of interpersonal relationship violence. This two-day (16 hour) intensive, highly interactive, victim-centered trauma-informed core training is specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of Probation Officers responsible for the supervision of individuals convicted of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Topics include: understanding victim and offender profiles and behavior; victim-blaming; history of trauma and abuse; power and control issues; legal role and authority of probation; restraining orders; domestic violence courts; supervision techniques, including awareness about LGBTQ issues; risk assessments; investigation issues; the expectations and requirements of Batterer Intervention Programs; evidence-based interventions and fidelity; data collection; and secondary trauma and toxic stress.
Target Audience: This course is designed for Probation Officers responsible for the supervision of individuals convicted of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking court case.
Due to high demand, please contact CPOC if you’d like to enroll more than 3 people.
Location: Orange County, CA
Date and Time: September 9-10, 2025 | 8:00am – 5:00pm
STC Cert # 07297763 (16 STC Hours)
No Cost to Attend this training
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/0krm3R
Extended Foster Care – A Comprehensive Overview For Probation
In-Person
This course will explore all aspects of Extended Foster Care for probation supervised youth, including but not limited to governing federal and state laws, court and legal requirements, case management techniques and best practices to better serve non-minor dependents (NMDs). Resources, including housing options, will be discussed for youth people in and exiting extended foster care. This course will incorporate various learning styles that promote participant engagement.
Target Audience: This course is designed for placement probation officers and supervisors who have attended placement or supervisor core and managers/directors who oversee probation placement units who support probation foster youth in or entering extended foster care.
Location: Sacramento, CA (CPOC Training Center)
Course Schedule:
April 30- May 1, 2025
April 30, 2025 | 8:30am to 4:00pm
May 1, 2025 | 8:30am to 4:00pm
Cost: No Cost
STC #: 09484462 (13 Hrs.)
Lunch will not be provided
Registration link: https://cvent.me/wA3ozZ
Foster Care Training: Identifying Family Connections and Building Support Networks for Youth- Sacramento
In-Person
The Continuum of Care Reform has increased the need for California’s juvenile probation departments to find ways to meaningfully engage immediate and extended family members in helping youth to succeed on probation. This eight-hour training is designed for line staff, supervisors, and managers interested in learning new family finding strategies and techniques for locating and effectively engaging family and involving them in case planning activities to benefit the youth. The goal of engagement is to ensure these family members play a supportive role in the youth’s life, regardless of where the youth resides. The training will help staff and supervisors develop approaches to integrate this work into their daily activities of case management without becoming an extra burden.
Location: Sacramento, CA (CPOC Training Center)
Course Schedule:
April 29, 2025
STC Certification: 01263890 (8 Hours)
Cost: No Cost
Lunch will not be provided
Registration link: https://cvent.me/1eBBWb
Practical Leadership in Probation – Sacramento 2025
In - Person Training
This course will provide management-level staff with pragmatic solutions to real-world issues in their leadership roles. Topics will include leadership vs. management, thinking like a Chief, implementing new processes, dealing with personnel issues, overcoming challenges, running productive meetings and systems, and effective team building.
Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
March 19 & 20, 2025
Wednesday and Thursday
8:30am – 4:00pm
STC Certification: 00606050 (15 Hours)
Cost: $500 ($281.25 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will be provided
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/0ZnPRx
Foster Care Training: Child and Family Team Meetings: Facilitation Training – Sacramento County
In-Person
This 3-day in-person training provides participants with the basic knowledge and skills to facilitate a Child and Family Team (CFT) meeting. Utilizing the Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM) as the foundational guide for CFT meeting facilitators, trainees will learn: 1) key elements of team meetings for safety and case planning 2) procedural basics of team meeting facilitation 3) the role and skills needed to be an effective CFT facilitator 4) structured problem-solving and solution-focused dialogue within team meetings. Although probation is not required to complete the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), probations’ involvement of sharing and receiving foster youths’ information from the CANS are crucial components in assisting in the safety, permanency, and well-being of foster youth. This course will provide an overview of CANS and cover the main areas that are applicable to probation.
Location: Sacramento, CA (CPOC Training Center)
Course Schedule:
February 18 -20, 2025
February 18 & 19, 2025 | 8:30am to 4:30pm
February 20, 2025 | 8:30am to 3:30pm
STC Certification: 00053433 (20 Hours)
Cost: No Cost
Lunch will not be provided
Registration link: https://cvent.me/ODYbV0
Self Care and the Probation Officer – Live Webinar
This presentation provides trauma-informed approach to self-care and the professional, specifically the probation officer. The trauma-informed framework, based on the public health model, sets the stage for a safe, effective, and job-related investigation into the professional self at work. In the first half of the presentation, attendees will learn how to understand self-care as a skill developed in early childhood and that can be learned in later life. The second half looks at the workplace and the environment needed for employees to be able to care for their needs at work. A specific review of the literature related to probation officers will highlight the research and best practices.
Instructor: Gabriella Grant, Director of California of Excellence for Trauma Informed Care
Platform: Zoom
STC Certification: 02437608 (6 hours)
Cost: $150 ($112.50 STC Reimbursable)
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/NgDmVv
Supervisors Leadership Academy – Sacramento
REGISTRATION CLOSED
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first line Probation Department supervisors for their new role as change leaders. Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take participants to the next level as a leader in their department. Topics that will be covered in week 1 include Real Colors temperament tool, leadership roles, organizational culture, learning organization, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Leading and Managing Change, understanding cycle of conflict and workforce diversity. Topics covered in week 2 include workforce diversity, conflict management, performance measures, data-decision making, reward & recognition, and coaching and mentoring.
Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
Week One:
March 3-7, 2025
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday | 8:00am to 12:00pm
Week Two:
April 7-10, 2025
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Wednesday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday | 8:00am to 2:00pm
STC Certification: 04447812 (60 Hours)
Cost: $1325 ($1125 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will not be provided, with exception for the last day (April 10, 2025)
Endorsement and essay: SLA Supervisor Endorsement & Essay
Self Care and the Probation Officer
This presentation provides a one-day onsite trauma-informed approach to self-care and the professional, specifically the probation officer. The trauma-informed framework, based on the public health model, sets the stage for a safe, effective, and job-related investigation into the professional self at work. In the first half of the presentation, attendees will learn how to understand self-care as a skill developed in early childhood and that can be learned in later life. The second half looks at the workplace and the environment needed for employees to be able to care for their needs at work. A specific review of the literature related to probation officers will highlight the research and best practices.
Instructor: Gabriella Grant, Director of California of Excellence for Trauma Informed Care
Location: Visalia, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
STC Certification: 02437608 (6 hours)
Cost: $180 ($112.50 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will be provided.
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/5Q0vda
Supervisors Leadership Academy – San Mateo County
This Academy is full - Registration is closed.
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first line Probation Department supervisors for their new role as change leaders. Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take participants to the next level as a leader in their department. Topics that will be covered in week 1 include Real Colors temperament tool, leadership roles, organizational culture, learning organization, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Leading and Managing Change, understanding cycle of conflict and workforce diversity. Topics covered in week 2 include workforce diversity, conflict management, performance measures, data-decision making, reward & recognition, and coaching and mentoring.
Location: San Mateo, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
Week 1: December 9 -13, 2024
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday | 8:00am to 12:00pm
Week 2: January 13 – 16, 2025
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Wednesday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday | 8:00am to 2:00pm
STC Certification: 04447812 (60 Hours)
Cost: $1325 ($1125 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will not be provided, with exception for the last day (Jan. 16, 2024)
This Academy is full – Registration is closed.
Public Safety Officer’s Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR) – Tulare County
This course provides the students with a contextual understanding of the origin of the Act and its statewide purpose. We then proceed through the various facets of the Act, noting where and how it may arise and apply or not apply to hypothetical scenarios. The teaching objective is to have students leave the course understanding this body of law and with confidence in their ability to properly administer it. Review and analysis of the Public Safety Officers’ Procedural Bill of Rights Act (Gov Code sec. 3300-3312), including statutory modifications, court decisions impacting on the statute, and how the Act is to be applied.
Instructor: Paul Coble
Location: Visalia, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
STC Certification: 76772922 (7 hours)
Cost: $180 ($131.25 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will be provided.
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/wnzKN9
Managers Leadership Academy – San Bernardino County 2025
Rescheduled Dates
The 80-hour intensive training course is designed to prepare current probation managers for executive positions. The course blends practical skill building, individualized leadership development, and a focus on ethical, data-driven decision-making to cultivate California’s future probation leadership. The course is comprised of two weeks of classroom training, an intersession practicum assignment, self-paced learning modules, peer study groups, and a 360-leadership assessment.
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
MLA LPI Webinar:
March 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 11:00am
Week 1:
April 28 – May 2, 2025
Monday to Thursday – 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday – 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Week 2:
June 2 – 6, 2025
Monday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
STC Certification: 80 Hours (STC # 09957046)
Cost: $1500 (STC Tuition)
Lunch is provided daily EXCEPT on May 2nd, and June 2nd due to half-day training.
Supervisor Endorsement Page: MLA San Bernardino Supervisor Endorsement Page
Register Here: https://cvent.me/YZBkd0
Supervisors Leadership Academy – Tulare County
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first line Probation Department supervisors for their new role as change leaders. Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take participants to the next level as a leader in their department. Topics that will be covered in week 1 include Real Colors temperament tool, leadership roles, organizational culture, learning organization, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Leading and Managing Change, understanding cycle of conflict and workforce diversity. Topics covered in week 2 include workforce diversity, conflict management, performance measures, data-decision making, reward & recognition, and coaching and mentoring.
Location: Visalia, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
Week 1: October 7 - 11, 2024
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday | 8:00am to 12:00pm
Week 2: November 18 – 21, 2024
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Wednesday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday | 8:00am to 2:00pm
STC Certification: 04447812 (60 Hours)
Cost: $1325 ($1125 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will not be provided , with exception for the last day (Nov. 21, 2024)
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/55Lb0E
Endorsement and essay: Endorsement and essay
Probation Writing Academy – Sacramento 2024
In - Person Training
The 3-Day California Probation Writing Academy is a 20-hour course designed to help attendees enhance their writing skills by using appropriate writing mechanics and techniques, as well as providing practical experience in writing reports and case notes. The course is structured to include lectures, group discussions, and individual and group exercises.
Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
Virtual
Day 1: August 6th
9:00 am – 4:00 am
In-Person
Days 2 and 3: August 14th and 15th
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Daily
STC Certification: 05612039 (20 Hours)
Cost: $450 ($375 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will be provided on August 14th and 15th
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/05kOeD
Best Practices for Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) – Sacramento 2024
Batterer intervention programming (BIP) is an important component in the treatment of DV offenders. Ensuring that BIP providers comply with operational guidelines and use promising and evidence-based programming is a critical responsibility of California’s Probation Departments.
Supervisors Leadership Academy – Sacramento
Registration is Closed
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first line Probation Department supervisors for their new role as change leaders. Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take participants to the next level as a leader in their department. Topics that will be covered in week 1 include Real Colors temperament tool, leadership roles, organizational culture, learning organization, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Leading and Managing Change, understanding cycle of conflict and workforce diversity. Topics covered in week 2 include workforce diversity, conflict management, performance measures, data-decision making, reward & recognition, and coaching and mentoring.
Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
Week 1: August 19 – 23, 2024
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday | 8:00am to 12:00pm
Week 2: September 30 – October 3, 2024
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Wednesday | 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday | 8:00am to 2:00pm
STC Certification: 04447812 (60 Hours)
Cost: $1325 ($1125 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will not be provided , with exception for the last day (Oct. 3, 2024)
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/PerBvr
Endorsement and essay: SLA Endorsement & Essay
Managers Leadership Academy – Sacramento County 2024
Registration Closed
The 80-hour intensive training course is designed to prepare current probation managers for executive positions. The course blends practical skill building, individualized leadership development, and a focus on ethical, data-driven decision-making to cultivate California’s future probation leadership. The course is comprised of two weeks of classroom training, an intersession practicum assignment, self-paced learning modules, peer study groups, and a 360-leadership assessment.
Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
Week 1:
September 9-13, 2024
Monday to Thursday – 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Week 2:
October 21-25, 2024
Monday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
STC Certification: 80 Hours (STC # 09957046)
Cost: $1500 (STC Tuition)
Lunch is provided daily EXCEPT on September 13th and October 21st due to half-day training
Practical Management in Probation – Sacramento 2024
In - Person Training
This course will provide management-level staff with pragmatic solutions to real-world issues in their leadership roles. Topics will include leadership vs. management, thinking like a Chief, implementing new processes, dealing with personnel issues, overcoming challenges, running productive meetings and systems, and effective team building.
Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
May 21-22, 2024
Tuesday – Wednesday
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
STC Certification: 00606050 (15 Hours)
Cost: $500 ($281.25 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will be provided
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/dk4LmR
Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) Booster – April 2024
CPOC Foundation is pleased to present the SLA Booster Course, a program specifically tailored for graduates who have successfully completed the Supervisors Leadership Academy. The course covers a range of leadership topics, including self-care, the stages of competence, coaching and delegation, time management, and accountability. The discussion will also emphasize the importance of fostering teamwork and collaboration by nurturing a team and equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)
Course Schedule:
Dates: April 23-25, 2024
Tuesday & Wednesday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday – 8:00am to 12:00pm
STC Certification: #09942971 (18 Hours)
Cost: $350 STC Tuition ($337.50 STC Reimbursable)
Lunch will be provided Tuesday & Wednesday
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/ax5D9y