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

Foster Care Training: Child and Family Team Meetings: Facilitation Training – Tehama
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.

Target Audience: Those who are CFT Facilitators or planning to become CFT Facilitators

Instructors: 
Chris Van Orden, Napa County Probation Department
Rob Edmisten, Sacramento County Probation Department

Location: Red Bluff, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)

STC Certification # 00053433 (20 STC Hours) 

No Cost
to Attend this training. 

For more information and registration please use the following link: https://cvent.me/zrDzza 

Training

Conducting and Supervising Internal Affairs Investigation (IA) – Tulare County 2024
In Person Training

This course will discuss the root causes of employee misconduct, and the Internal Affairs process/workflow, including complaint intact through investigation, reporting, disposition, pre-disciplinary rights, and post-discipline appeal.

Target Audience: This course is designed for supervisors and management staff who are interested in comprehending, interpreting, and applying this body of law.”

Instructor: Paul Coble

STC Certification # 04899983 (7 hours)

Registration: https://cvent.me/XZayXo

Training

California Public Records Act (PRA) – Sacramento 2024
In Person Training

An overview of the origins of the Public Records Act, with a study of the various provisions and application of the Act in response to public requests for records; records exempt from disclosure; prohibition against selective disclosure; disclosures to victims and other interested parties; subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum; and disclosures under recent Acts regarding specified types of officer-involved incidents.

Target Audience: This course is designed for PRA personnel who are responsible for handling public record act requests, as well as those who supervise such personnel.

Instructor: Paul Coble

STC Certification # 07107148 (7 hours)

Registration: https://cvent.me/NwaM7x

Training

Public Safety Officer’s Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR) – Sacramento 2024
In Person Training

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.

Target Audience: This course is available to all probation staff, but the primary focus of instruction is on the correct interpretation and application of the body of law related to supervision and management.

Instructor: Paul Coble

STC Certification # 76772922 (7 hours)

Registration: https://cvent.me/7EBk2r

Training

Foster Care Training: Concurrent Planning – Live Webinar
Waitlisted

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.

*A working webcam and microphone are needed to participate in this webinar *

Target Audience: Those working in Juvenile Probation Placement Units

Instructor:
Rob Doty, CPOC Consultant 

STC Certification # 06840226 (6 hours)

Registration: https://cvent.me/7E7WPW 

 

Training

Seconds Command Leadership Academy (SCLA) – Sacramento 2024
Registration Open

CPOC Foundation is pleased to announce the “Seconds in Command Leadership Academy” which will take place in Spring 2024. The academy aims to assist in two key areas: succession planning and ensuring that the chiefs’ seconds understand their role and responsibilities in propelling the organization forward.

Topics will include:
· Role of seconds in command
· Professional and personal considerations on becoming a chief
· Leading Change (vision, strategic thinking, environmental awareness)
· Leading People (generational differences, leveraging diversity, mentorship)
· Results Driven Approach (accountability, problem solving, technical credibility)
· Business Acumen (Financial, Human Capital and Technology Management)
· Building Coalition (partnering and building relationship, negotiating and political astuteness)
· Wellness

Target Audience: This academy is specifically designed for chiefs’ direct report (i.e., Assistant/Deputy Chiefs).

Location:Sacramento, CA

Date and Times:
Week 1: April 8-11, 2024
Week 2: May 13-16, 2024

Mondays – 10:00am to 4:30pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays- 8:00am to 4:30pm
Thursdays – 8:00am to 12:00pm

STC Certification: 03858723 – 50 STC Hours (25 hours per week)

Cost: $1500 ($937.50 STC Reimbursable)

A link for registration will be provided through invitation.

Training

Managers Leadership Academy (MLA) Booster
Registration Open

CPOC Foundation is pleased to announce the MLA Booster Course, which is specifically designed for graduates who have completed either the virtual or in-person CPOCF’s Managers Leadership Academy and/or the Managers/Administrator Core Course (MACC). Topics will include recruiting, retention, and succession planning, as well as the challenges and innovations facing California Probation today. Legislative trends that may impact the future of California Probation will also be examined, along with strategies for Probation Branding and Self-Care.

Location: Sacramento, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)

Course Schedule:
Dates: March 26-28, 2024
Tuesday & Wednesday – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday – 8:00am to 12:00pm

STC Certification: #08058296 (18 Hours)

Cost: $350 STC Tuition ($337.50 STC Reimbursable)

Lunch will be provided Tuesday & Wednesday

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/WW5qE7

Training

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

Training

Supervisors Leadership Academy – San Luis Obispo
Registration Open

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 Luis Obispo, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)

Course Schedule:
Week 1
: April 8 – 12, 2024
Week 2: May 13 – May 17, 2024

Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday |  8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday | 8:00am to 12:00pm

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

Cost: $1300 ($1275 STC Reimbursable)

Lunch will not be provided 

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/XZ5X7a

Endorsement and essay: Endorsement and essay

Training

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 1
: March 11-15, 2024
Week 2: April 29 – May 3, 2024
Monday | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday |  8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday | 8:00am to 12:00pm

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

Cost: $1300 ($1275 STC Reimbursable)

Lunch will not be provided 

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/Vwxn18

Endorsement and essay: Endorsement and Essay

Training

Foster Care Training: Child and Family Team Meetings: Facilitation Training – Santa Barbara
COURSE CANCELLED

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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.

Target Audience: Those who are CFT Facilitators or planning to become CFT Facilitators

Instructors: 

Piper Lee-Schulz, Riverside County Probation Department
Joseph Delfin, Los Angeles County Probation Department

STC Certification # 00053433 (20 STC Hours) 

No Cost
to Attend this training. 

Training

Foster Care Training: Quality Matters – Enhancing Caseworker Visits for Foster Care Youth to Succeed
Registration Closed

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

Managers Leadership Academy – Orange 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: Orange County, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)

Course Schedule:

Week 1:
February 5-9, 2024
Monday to Thursday – 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Week 2:
March 18-22, 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 will be provided 

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/ZvYMd1

Supervisor Endorsement Document: MLA Endorsement

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
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: San Bernardino, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)

Course Schedule:
Week 1: Jan. 8 – Jan. 12
Week 2: Feb. 26 – March 1

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

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

Cost: $1300 ($1275 STC Reimbursable)

Lunch will not be provided 

Registration Link: https://cvent.me/N5DAQx 

Endorsement and essay: SLA Endorsement and Essay

Training

Foster Care Training: Child and Family Team Meetings: Facilitation Training – Tulare
Registration Closed

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.

Target Audience: Those who are CFT Facilitators or planning to become CFT Facilitators

Instructors: 

Piper Lee-Schulz, Riverside County Probation Department
Joseph Delfin, Los Angeles County Probation Department

Location: Tulare, CA (training location address will be provided upon completion of registration)

Training Schedule:
November 28 & 29, 2023 – 8:30am-4:30pm
November 30, 2023 – 8:30am-3:30pm
Lunch will be provided each day. 

STC Certification # 00053433 (20 STC Hours) 

No Cost
to Attend this training. 

Registration Linkhttps://cvent.me/LQz9lz 

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.