Regional G.R.E.A.T. Officer In-Service Training

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is sponsoring regional in-service training programs. These programs are for G.R.E.A.T. officers who have taught G.R.E.A.T. for at least one year. The goal of the training is to provide participants with an interactive and self-directed forum where they will learn:

• How to implement, fund, and market the G.R.E.A.T. Program.
• New ways to ethically respond to common situations involving school staff, parents, and students using effective communication, interaction, and coping skills.

In addition to an open-discussion forum for resolving problems that have arisen during the participants' delivery and management of G.R.E.A.T., the training will address topics such as:

• Proactive strategies for classroom management.
• Gang issues.
• Special needs and high-maintenance children.
• Bullying behaviors.
• How to transition from enforcement to education.
• Updates to the G.R.E.A.T. Program.

Tuition is free, and lodging will be provided for those commuting over 50 miles, one-way. Therefore, participants may only attend the training that is offered in their region. Participants will be responsible for their travel, meals, and miscellaneous expenses. G.R.E.A.T. grant funds may be used for these expenses. It is the applicant's responsibility to check for the availability of funds for this purpose.

Classes are limited to 30 participants per region so that students can actively engage in self-directed learning processes while interacting with facilitators and other G.R.E.A.T. officers. Additional Regional G.R.E.A.T. Officer In-Service Training classes will be conducted. Please periodically check the schedule for updates.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

Dates and locations for regions not included in the list below will be announced as soon as they are scheduled.

Western Region

• Dates—January 30–February 1, 2007
• Location—San Francisco, California (Bay Area)
• Deadline—Attendance applications must be submitted no later than December 29, 2006.
• Attendance Application— Click here to download the application needed to request attendance. Submitting the application does not guarantee attendance. Please wait for the confirmation notice before making travel arrangements.