Training

Overview

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.

Training

Domestic Violence Core Training For Probation Officers – Sacramento 2023
Registration Now Open
Limited Spots Available

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: Sacramento, CA

Dates: September 19 & 20, 2023; 8:00am to 5:00 daily. 

STC Cert # 07297763 (16 STC Hours)

No Cost to Attend this training 

Registration Linkhttps://cvent.me/0gbakz​

Training

Managers Leadership Academy – Sacramento Fall 2023

This course meets BSCC’s Manager Core Requirement. 

This course is designed to prepare mid-level managers for executive positions in California probation departments. This is a two week academy. Topics to be covered in week one are the following: Leadership in Probation, LPI 360 Assessment, Individual Leadership Styles, Leadership Planning, Project and Change Management, Human Resources and Workforce Planning. Topics covered in week two are the following: Ethics, Evidence-Based Practices and Data-Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Operational Management, Communications & Media, Budget & Fiscal Management and Wellness. 

NOTE: At this time, this class is limited to probation staff ONLY. Howerver, this can include both sworn and non-sworn staff, and support professionals, such as IT and HR. 

Dates and Times:
LPI Enrollment Webinar: August 2, 2023 | 9:30am to 11:30am

Week 1: September 11-15, 2023 
Mon to Thur 8:00am to 5:30pm | Fri 8:00am to 12:00pm

Week 2: October 16-20, 2023
Mon 1:00pm-5:00pm | Tues to Thur 8:00am to 5:30pm; Fri 8:00am to 1:00pm

Attendees will also be required to complete up to 5-hours of self-paced learning prior to Week One. 

Cost: $1500 STC Tuition

Lunch will be provided daily EXCEPT Friday, September 15th and Monday, October 16th. 

STC Number - 09957046 (80 STC Hours for both weeks)

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/vWZOyL

Training

Child and Family Team Meetings: Facilitation Training – Sacramento County
Registration Now Open
Limited Spots Available

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 (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)

Dates:
September 26 & 27, 2023 – 8:30am-4:30pm
September 28, 2023 – 8:30am-3:30pm

STC Credits- 20 STC hours (STC # 00053433)

No Cost to Attend this training.

Lunch will be provided each day. 

Registration Linkhttps://cvent.me/aMkQlq 

Training

Live Webinar: CCR – Concurrent Planning

This course provides a thorough review of concurrent planning practice for probation officers working with foster youth in California including definitions, legal basis, implementation strategies, best practices, and documentation requirements.

*Working webcam and microphone are needed to participate in this webinar.

Instructors:
Anna Ruiz, CPOC Consultant/Retired Orange County Probation Department 
Rob Doty, CPOC Consultant/Retired Juvenile Division Director from Santa Cruz County Probation Department

Virtual Platform: Zoom Meeting 

Date and Time: 
May 1st, 2023
8:30am – 12:30pm

STC Certification # 06840226 (4 hours)

No cost to attend this training.

Registration: https://cvent.me/dXabyB

Training

CCR: Quality Matters – Enhancing Caseworker Visits for Foster Care Youth to Succeed

Quality engagement is essential when visiting youth in out-of-home care as this crucial component assist with ensuring positive outcomes for foster care youth. Since the federal passage of the Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006, the state of California has upgraded the performance standards for caseworker visits to be in accordance with federal guidelines that includes frequency, location, and quality of caseworker visits.

Training

SB 823 Implementation Training: Virtual Series
Registration for May-September Sessions Available
Monthly Training

The Chief Probation Officers of California Foundation have partnered with Robert F. Kennedy National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice to deliver a virtual training series to Probation Chiefs and probation staff. This eight part module series supports a foundational framework for the local implementation of SB 823 that is focused on proven, successful evidence-based practices. Modules will incorporate adolescent brain research and positive youth development with an emphasis on trauma informed practices, family engagement, and race, equity and inclusion. Monthly office hours will also be convened by RFK staff upon completion of each module.

SB 823 Training Flyer

Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm PST for all eight modules.
Virtual Platform: Zoom Meeting
Cost: $75 per Individual Session (STC Reimbursable $37.50)
$560 (STC Reimbursable $300) - available until February 24, 2023
STC Credits: 16 STC Hours (2 STC Hours per Module)

REGISTER HERE: https://cvent.me/YwkEE5

Training Schedule:

Module #1: Implementation of SB 823 and SB 92
Monday, February 27th *COMPLETED

Module #2: SYTF Core Elements for Court Orders & Court Report
Monday, March 27th *COMPLETED

Module #3: The Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP)
Monday. April 17th

Module #4: Status Review Hearings
Monday, May 22nd

Module #5: Preparing for Re-entry
Monday, June 12th

Module #6: Engaging Youth, Families and MDT Partners
Monday, July 10th

Module #7: Working with Transition Age Youth
Monday, August 14th

Module #8: Positive Incentive Behavior Programs
Monday, September 11th

View Module Descriptions and Office Hours HERE.

Training

Child and Family Team Meetings Facilitation Training – Ventura County
In-Person Training

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.
 

In-Person Course Schedule:
April 18-19, 2023 | 8:30am to 4:30pm
April 20, 2023 | 8:30am to 3:30pm

No cost to attend training 

STC Credits – 20 STC hours (STC # 00053433)

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/laMbLP

COVID 19 Protocols:
CPOC will actively monitor state and local guidance to ensure a continued focus on the health and safety of our attendees, trainers and CPOC staff. Courses scheduled in-person may move to a virtual format depending on local restrictions and recommendations.

Training

Managers Leadership Academy – Sacramento 2023
Registration Closed
In-Person Training

This course meets BSCC’s Manager Core Requirement. 

This course is designed to prepare mid-level managers for executive positions in California probation departments. This is a two week academy. Topics to be covered in week one are the following: Leadership in Probation, LPI 360 Assessment, Individual Leadership Styles, Leadership Planning, Project and Change Management, Human Resources and Workforce Planning. Topics covered in week two are the following: Ethics, Evidence-Based Practices and Data-Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Operational Management, Communications & Media, Budget & Fiscal Management and Wellness. 

NOTE: At this time, this class is limited to probation staff ONLY. 

Dates and Times:
LPI Enrollment Webinar: January 30, 2023 | 9:00am to 11:00am

Week 1: March 13-17, 2023 
Mon to Thur 8:00am to 5:30pm | Fri 8:00am to 12:00pm

Week 2: April 17-21, 2023
Mon 1:00pm-5:00pm | Tues to Thur 8:00am to 5:30pm; Fri 8:00am to 1:00pm

Attendees will also be required to complete up to 5-hours of self-paced learning prior to Week 1. 

Cost: $1500 STC Tuition

Lunch will be provided daily EXCEPT Friday, March 17th and Monday, April 17th. 

STC Number - 09957046 (80 STC Hours for both weeks)

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/1L7mv1

COVID-19 Update for In-Person Trainings: CPOC will actively monitor state and local guidance to ensure a continued focus on the health and safety of our attendees, trainers and CPOC staff. 

Training

California Pretrial Training: Pretrial Support, Part I
Now Available

The training will review the evidence-based and practical ways a pretrial services program can promote people’s pretrial success. The methods discussed in the training honor the presumption of innocence, the requirement of “least restrictive means,” and the principle of human dignity. In doing so, the focus of supervision shifts from managing failure to promoting success. Faculty will cover in detail the research on pretrial strategies (such as court notification, supervision, and electronic monitoring).

Training

California Pretrial Training: Arraignment Hearing

This course will review the role that a pretrial services program may play during the arraignment hearing. Faculty will review the legal principles of a meaningful arraignment and the importance of the pretrial assessment report that a pretrial services officer may provide to the court and other stakeholders. The course will also discuss the value of pretrial services attending the court hearing. Finally, faculty will present on the distinction between court-ordered release conditions and voluntary services. 

CPOC On-Demand Training

CPOC Hope Navigator Training

CPOC Hope Navigator Training

Hope Navigator Course: At a Glance

The Hope Navigator Course is an in-depth “train-the-trainer” training that builds the capacity to train, provide leadership and support with finding, enhancing, and modeling hope-centered initiatives. Hope Navigators are empowered to develop and implement hope-centered initiatives to improve the wellbeing and goal attainment of targeted populations.

Training

California Pretrial Training: Before Arraignment

This course will review the role that a pretrial services program may play during the pre-arraignment time period. Participants will learn about how pretrial services may provide information to help judicial officers make the pre-arraignment release decisions. The session will also cover the basics on pretrial risk assessment tools, an overview of the most commonly used tools, the role of the assessor, and the importance of quality assurance. Faculty will also address the needs and ways to assess a person’s ability to meet a financial release condition.

Training

Supervisors Leadership Academy – San Mateo 2022

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

Cost: $1100 STC Tuition 

STC Certification: Certified for 68 Hours for both weeks. 
STC # Week 1: 04447812 (34 Hours) 
STC # Week 2: 00532788 (34 Hours) 

Course Schedule:
Week 1: September 19-23, 2022
Week 2: October 24-28, 2022

Mondays – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday to Thursdays – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Fridays – 8:00am to 12:00pm

Lunch will not be provided 

Application: SLA San Mateo Application

COVID-19 Update for In-Person Trainings: CPOC will actively monitor state and local guidance to ensure a continued focus on the health and safety of our attendees, trainers and CPOC staff. Courses scheduled in-person may move to a virtual format depending on local restrictions and recommendations.

Training

Supervisors Leadership Academy – Madera

WEEK ONE: MAY 2 – MAY 6, 2022
WEEK TWO: JUNE 6 – JUNE 10, 2022

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: Madera, CA

Cost: $1100 STC Tuition 

STC Certification: Certified for 72 Hours for both weeks. 
STC # Week 1: 04447812
STC # Week 2: 00532788

Course Schedule:
Week 1: May 2 - May 6, 2022
Week 2: June 6 - June 10, 2022

Monday – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday to Thursday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday – 8:00am – 3:00pm

Lunch will not be provided 

Registration Closed 

COVID-19 Update for In-Person Trainings: CPOC will actively monitor state and local guidance to ensure a continued focus on the health and safety of our attendees, trainers and CPOC staff. Courses scheduled in-person may move to a virtual format depending on local restrictions and recommendations.
Training

Supervisors Leadership Academy – San Bernardino
NEW Dates

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 Bernardino, CA

Cost: $1100 STC Tuition 

STC Certification: Certified for 72 Hours for both weeks. 
STC # Week 1: 04447812
STC # Week 2: 00532788

Course Schedule:
Week 1: May 16 - May 20, 2022
Week 2: June 13 – June 17, 2022

Monday – 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday to Thursday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday – 8:00am – 3:00pm

Lunch will not be provided 

Application: SLA San Bernardino Application

COVID-19 Update for In-Person Trainings: CPOC will actively monitor state and local guidance to ensure a continued focus on the health and safety of our attendees, trainers and CPOC staff. Courses scheduled in-person may move to a virtual format depending on local restrictions and recommendations.