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.
Project Management in Probation – Virtual
This three-day virtual course will focus on the concepts of Project Management to include an in-depth review of strategies designed to implement projects effectively. The training will be based on a combination of discussion, lecture, and group exercises. Topics covered in the training include identifying characteristics of a successful project manager, developing a project charter, reviewing the nine knowledge areas of Project Management, and the communication plan used to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the nature of the project. Participants will be required to complete a Project Charter and Stakeholder Analysis and present the information to the group. This highly interactive course is designed for any staff who handles project management activities in their role, and/or would like to further expand their knowledge to be effective in project teams.
Target Audience: Probation at all levels who currently undertake various projects.
Cost: $600
Date: April 13-15, 2027
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
STC Credits: 18 Hours (01073622)
Register here: https://cvent.me/aDkKZD
Foster Care Training: Concurrent Planning -Virtual
March 18, 2027
This 6.0-hour course “The Pathway to Effective Concurrent Planning” provides a thorough review of concurrent planning practices for probation officers working with foster youth in California. The training is delivered in four main segments: What is Concurrent Planning, Legal Mandates, Activities Involved in Implementing a Concurrent Plan and Documentation. Additionally, participants will be provided opportunities to work together in multiple breakout sessions to discuss promising practices in use in other counties.
California Probation Writing Workshop – Sacramento Winter 2027
Hybrid
The California Probation Writing Academy is a 21-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.
The first day of the class is virtual and will include a review of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and documentation. Days two and three will be in-person and will begin with a discussion on emotional bias in reports and proofreading, followed by a review of case notes and reports commonly submitted in Probation Departments (i.e., Memos, Progress Reports, Incident Reports, and evaluations for sentencing reports). At the conclusion of the Academy, participants will understand the focus and importance of each report reviewed and will gain practical experience in writing reports and public speaking by presenting their written work to the class
Target Audience: Probation at all levels who currently undertake various forms of writing throughout their workday.
Cost: $450
Date: Virtual February 9, 2027 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
In-person February 17-18, 2027 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
STC Credits: 21Hours (05612039)
Register here: https://cvent.me/MyvkWk
Reviewing Reports in Probation: Techniques and Considerations
Virtual
Reviewing Reports in Probation: Techniques and Considerations is a nine (9) hour course, facilitated over two days. The structure of the course includes lectures, group discussions, individual and group exercises. The course is designed for those who approve reports (and other documents) in Probation and focuses on enhancing writing skills by utilizing appropriate writing mechanics and techniques. Participants will also gain practical experience in reviewing documents and providing and receiving feedback. The course is not designed to teach participants how to write. Instead, the course is designed to provide information and techniques to assist with reviewing reports and stresses the importance of providing constructive feedback.
The first day of the course will include a review of general writing techniques (grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure), content, style, proofreading, and a review of pertinent information to include in sentencing reports. Topics such as vicarious trauma, burnout, report reviewing fatigue and perception will be discussed. Day two will consist of the practical application. Participants will identify the pertinent information to include in a Pre-Sentence and Social Study report and will complete a training activity based on reviewing a document and providing and receiving feedback. At the conclusion of the course, participants will gain a better understanding of the mechanics utilized in writing, the focus and importance of providing helpful feedback, and how content and style of the reviewer and the author impact written work.
Cost: $250
Date: February 2 & 3, 2027
Times: Tuesday, February 2nd | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday, February 3rd | 9:00am – Noon
STC Credits: 9 Hours (00501475)
Register here: https://cvent.me/EyO2V9
Foster Care Training: Child and Family Team Meetings: Facilitation Training – Sacramento County
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.
Juvenile Court Report Writing for Probation
Virtual
This 12-hour, two-day course is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of juvenile probation officers, with a focus on the essential skills needed to write accurate, clear, and effective reports. Through a combination of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn about various types of juvenile probation reports. The course will explore critical elements of preparing a juvenile dispositional report, including gathering information from multiple sources, conducting interviews, incorporating assessments, and understanding the background and needs of the youth. Interactive group activities and writing exercises will allow participants to practice applying these skills in order to prepare them to create thorough, professional reports that balance accountability with support.
Cost: $300
Date: January 26-27, 2027
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
STC Credits: 12 Hours (03334382)
Register here: https://cvent.me/RlkAYv
Foster Care Training: Identifying Family Connections and Building Support Networks for Youth- Virtual Winter 2027
January 19, 2027
In 2017, Continuum of Care Reform brought together a series of existing and new reforms to California’s child welfare services program, which was designed out of an understanding that children who must live apart from their biological parents do best when they are cared for in committed nurturing family homes. This reform along with other initiatives, 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.
California Probation Writing Workshop – Sacramento Fall 2026
Hybrid
The California Probation Writing Academy is a 21-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.
The first day of the class is virtual and will include a review of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and documentation. Days two and three will be in-person and will begin with a discussion on emotional bias in reports and proofreading, followed by a review of case notes and reports commonly submitted in Probation Departments (i.e., Memos, Progress Reports, Incident Reports, and evaluations for sentencing reports). At the conclusion of the Academy, participants will understand the focus and importance of each report reviewed and will gain practical experience in writing reports and public speaking by presenting their written work to the class
Target Audience: Probation at all levels who currently undertake various forms of writing throughout their workday.
Cost: $450
Date: Virtual November 10, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
In-person November 17-18, 2026 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
STC Credits: 21Hours (05612039)
Register here: https://cvent.me/rYPOd1
Foster Care Training: Quality Matters – Enhancing Caseworker Visits for Foster Care Youth to Succeed -Virtual
October 27, 2026
Quality engagement is essential when visiting youth in out-of-home care as this crucial component assist with ensuring positive outcomes for youth in foster care. 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.
Juvenile Court Report Writing for Probation
This 12-hour, two-day course is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of juvenile probation officers, with a focus on the essential skills needed to write accurate, clear, and effective reports. Through a combination of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn about various types of juvenile probation reports. The course will explore critical elements of preparing a juvenile dispositional report, including gathering information from multiple sources, conducting interviews, incorporating assessments, and understanding the background and needs of the youth. Interactive group activities and writing exercises will allow participants to practice applying these skills in order to prepare them to create thorough, professional reports that balance accountability with support.
Cost: $300
Date: October 20-21, 2026
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
STC Credits: 12 Hours (#03334382)
Register here: https://cvent.me/ZD9xmn
Foster Care Training: Concurrent Planning -Virtual
October 1, 2026
This 6.0-hour course “The Pathway to Effective Concurrent Planning” provides a thorough review of concurrent planning practices for probation officers working with foster youth in California. The training is delivered in four main segments: What is Concurrent Planning, Legal Mandates, Activities Involved in Implementing a Concurrent Plan and Documentation. Additionally, participants will be provided opportunities to work together in multiple breakout sessions to discuss promising practices in use in other counties.
Reviewing Reports in Probation: Techniques and Considerations – Webinar
Reviewing Reports in Probation: Techniques and Considerations is a nine (9) hour course, facilitated over two days. The structure of the course includes lectures, group discussions, individual and group exercises. The course is designed for those who approve reports (and other documents) in Probation and focuses on enhancing writing skills by utilizing appropriate writing mechanics and techniques. Participants will also gain practical experience in reviewing documents and providing and receiving feedback. The course is not designed to teach participants how to write. Instead, the course is designed to provide information and techniques to assist with reviewing reports and stresses the importance of providing constructive feedback.
The first day of the course will include a review of general writing techniques (grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure), content, style, proofreading, and a review of pertinent information to include in sentencing reports. Topics such as vicarious trauma, burnout, report reviewing fatigue and perception will be discussed. Day two will consist of the practical application. Participants will identify the pertinent information to include in a Pre-Sentence and Social Study report and will complete a training activity based on reviewing a document and providing and receiving feedback. At the conclusion of the course, participants will gain a better understanding of the mechanics utilized in writing, the focus and importance of providing helpful feedback, and how content and style of the reviewer and the author impact written work.
Cost: $250
Date: September 29 & 30, 2026
Times: Tuesday, September 29th | 9:00am to 4:00pm
Wednesday, September 30th | 9:00am to Noon
STC Credits: 9 Hours (00501475)
Register here: https://cvent.me/QyOeBo
Foster Care Training: Child and Family Team Meetings: Facilitation Training – Sacramento County
This three-day 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.
Foster Care Training: California’s Integrated Core Practice Model for Children and Youth- Interagency Training Virtual
September 10, 2026
This 6.0-hour virtual cross system training is intended to provide attendees with background, history, and practice-level content about California’s Integrated Core Practice Model (ICPM) as it relates to the installation of both effective child and family practices, and to support interagency System of Care implementation under AB 2083.
Project Management in Probation – Virtual
This three-day virtual course will focus on the concepts of Project Management to include an in-depth review of strategies designed to implement projects effectively. The training will be based on a combination of discussion, lecture, and group exercises. Topics covered in the training include identifying characteristics of a successful project manager, developing a project charter, reviewing the nine knowledge areas of Project Management, and the communication plan used to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the nature of the project. Participants will be required to complete a Project Charter and Stakeholder Analysis and present the information to the group. This highly interactive course is designed for any staff who handles project management activities in their role, and/or would like to further expand their knowledge to be effective in project teams.
Target Audience: Probation at all levels who currently undertake various projects.
Cost: $600
Date: August 25 -27, 2026
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
STC Credits: 18 Hours (01073622)
Register here: https://cvent.me/NyBm8y
Juvenile Court Report Writing for Probation
This 12-hour, two-day course is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of juvenile probation officers, with a focus on the essential skills needed to write accurate, clear, and effective reports. Through a combination of lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn about various types of juvenile probation reports. The course will explore critical elements of preparing a juvenile dispositional report, including gathering information from multiple sources, conducting interviews, incorporating assessments, and understanding the background and needs of the youth. Interactive group activities and writing exercises will allow participants to practice applying these skills in order to prepare them to create thorough, professional reports that balance accountability with support.
Cost: $300
Date: August 11-12, 2026
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
STC Credits: 12 Hours (#03334382)
Register here: https://cvent.me/2zO11q
2026 Legislative Session Update: A CPOC Overview of Bills Pending in the Legislature
This course will provide an overview and deeper dive of key legislation of note that is currently pending and eligible to move through the second house legislative processes. This course will highlight impacts and policy areas of intersection with probation departments including juvenile and adult probation, court procedures, peace officer duties, foster care and related legislation.
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Adult Court Report Writing for Probation – Live Webinar Training
This course provides an overview of adult court writing for new probation officers or anyone transitioning into an adult investigations assignment. Day-one content includes probation’s investigative expectations defined in the Penal Code and Rules of Court, evidence-based practices guiding sentencing recommendations, dispositional options, strikes and Romero motions, victim considerations, and information gathering and interviews. The basic determinate sentencing block on day-two covers probation eligibility, suitability, aggravation, mitigation, 654 PC evaluations, and multi-crime/multi-case punishment calculations. Active student participation is critical, and all students will be expected to engage, despite the remote-learning environment.
Cost: $300
Date: April 6 & 7, 2027
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
STC Credits: 12 Hours (00388899)
Register here: https://cvent.me/XYyNd1
Adult Court Report Writing for Probation – Live Webinar Training
This course provides an overview of adult court writing for new probation officers or anyone transitioning into an adult investigations assignment. Day-one content includes probation’s investigative expectations defined in the Penal Code and Rules of Court, evidence-based practices guiding sentencing recommendations, dispositional options, strikes and Romero motions, victim considerations, and information gathering and interviews. The basic determinate sentencing block on day-two covers probation eligibility, suitability, aggravation, mitigation, 654 PC evaluations, and multi-crime/multi-case punishment calculations. Active student participation is critical, and all students will be expected to engage, despite the remote-learning environment.
Cost: $300
Date: December 1 & 2, 2026
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
STC Credits: 12 Hours (00388899)
Register here: https://cvent.me/v4V3W3
Adult Court Report Writing for Probation – Live Webinar Training
This course provides an overview of adult court writing for new probation officers or anyone transitioning into an adult investigations assignment. Day-one content includes probation’s investigative expectations defined in the Penal Code and Rules of Court, evidence-based practices guiding sentencing recommendations, dispositional options, strikes and Romero motions, victim considerations, and information gathering and interviews. The basic determinate sentencing block on day-two covers probation eligibility, suitability, aggravation, mitigation, 654 PC evaluations, and multi-crime/multi-case punishment calculations. Active student participation is critical, and all students will be expected to engage, despite the remote-learning environment.
Cost: $300
Date: July 21 & 22, 2026
Times: 9:00am to 4:00pm
STC Credits: 12 Hours (00388899)
Register here: https://cvent.me/DymGOZ
