This is a partnership training program with the Idaho Department of Correction. The in-person portion of this training will be held at the Training and Development Center in Meridien, Idaho.
Thinking for a Change Training for Trainers allows corrections agencies to grow their trainer team, support internal sustainability of Thinking for a Change facilitator training, and increase capacity to deliver Thinking for a Change to correctional clients.
Thinking for a Change Training for Trainers is a blended learning experience that combines virtual and face-to-face learning and totals 73 hours over six weeks.
Cost:
NIC provides the training at no cost (no fees or tuition to the host agency or participants). Participants and/or their agencies are responsible for transportation costs, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses related to participation in the training program. Participants and/or their agencies are responsible for printing all required program materials.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be employed by or contracted with a governmental corrections agency.
- Applicants should be in teams of 2-3 participants from each agency (except the host/partner agency).
- Each applicant must provide:
- Verification of minimum 32 hours of T4C Facilitator Training
- Verification of delivery of two full rounds of T4C with correctional clients
- A 5-minute video demonstrating T4C facilitation skills and curriculum knowledge
- Approval letter signed by the Agency CEO
Questions? Contact Lisa Morgan, National Programs Advisor - lmorgan2@bop.gov
March 3 through April 10, 2025
- Virtual instructor led training (VILT): On-line twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays for the first five weeks: March 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and April 3.
- In-person Instructor led training (ILT): April 7-10, 2025 (at the host site).
Idaho Department of Correction - Training and Development Center
1090 East Watertower Street
Meridien, ID 83642
United States
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