EBP Training
Introduction
The County Chief Adult Probation and Parole Officers Association of Pennsylvania is committed to assisting agencies in using evidence-based practice to improve client success rates and enhance public safety. Essential to this effort is developing staff competency in EBP core principles, tools, and strategies. This training catalog contains courses to assist agencies in fulfilling their goal of becoming an EBP organization.
Grant funding makes it possible to offer courses free of charge to agencies, but training slots are limited. If the demand for courses is greater than the number of available slots, the association will use waiting lists and do its best to give everyone equal opportunity to access courses.
While there is no course registration fee, agencies are responsible for all costs associated with attending a training. Those costs may include participant travel, per diem, and lodging expenses; hardware and software to access online training; and staff coverage to allow participants to attend a training. Please note that some courses offer training on tools that the agency must purchase separately.
Agencies are encouraged to complete the Training Plan worksheet on pages 4-5 of this catalog to develop a plan for selecting courses to help move their agency toward an EBP organization. Some courses require participants to fulfill prerequisites before enrolling, while others are exclusively for staff who are supervisors or specialists.
The Carey Group (TCG) and the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute (UCCI) are the contracted training providers. Instructors include former and current practitioners from the justice field and subject matter experts.
We look forward to supporting your EBP professional development efforts.
Evidence-Based Practices Training
Course Calendar and Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Course Request Process
Agencies should designate one point of contact to oversee the agency’s training needs and preapprove any staff requests for training. This process will help agencies better manage their training needs and help ensure that the right staff are enrolled in the right training.
The training calendar is posted below and is updated monthly. Staff select the desired course on the website and complete the online form. Requesting a course is not a guarantee of enrollment. The association reserves the right to manage registrations and, in some cases, limit registrations to equitably distribute training opportunities. Staff must receive a confirmation email informing them they are enrolled. If the course is full, names will be placed on a waiting list. Staff will be notified if space becomes available.
Cancellations
Agencies must submit cancellations at least 14 days in advance of the course start date if staff cannot attend so their slot can be filled. Email cancellations notices to: paebptraining@gmail.com.
No-Show Fee
Agencies may be assessed a “no-show” fee if timely notice is not provided and a slot goes unfilled. Fees will be waived if the circumstance is deemed outside of the staff person’s control.
Agency Training Plan
Make sure to complete the agency training worksheet to plan for how your department will become EBP competent.
Help is available if you need assistance with selecting courses or jump-starting your training plan.
Please contact Susan Burke, TCG Executive Director, at susan@thecareygroup.com or 801-232-8418.
Agency Training Plan (download Word doc)
Webex Training Compatibility Test
All classes are offered online using the Webex Training platform. Every participant must have their own computer connected to the internet with audio (speakers and microphone) and video capability. Participants are advised to conduct a Webex connectivity test at least a week before the scheduled training. Click on the link below to follow some simple instructions to ensure that your computer is “Webex compatible.” This test should take less than one minute.