The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) sponsors regional advanced training for G.R.E.A.T. instructors who have taught G.R.E.A.T. for at least one year. The goal of the training is to provide an interactive and self-directed forum where instructors will learn:
- How to more effectively implement, facilitate, and sustain 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.
TOPICS
In addition to networking opportunities with fellow regional G.R.E.A.T. instructors, the training covers topics such as:
- Addressing participants’ issues that have arisen while instructing G.R.E.A.T.
- Funding, publicizing, and implementing G.R.E.A.T.
- Effective strategies for classroom management.
- Dealing with gang issues in the school community.
- How to empathize and intervene with students who have special needs.
- How to stop bullying and delinquent behaviors.
- Student safety as related to today’s technology.
- Updates to the G.R.E.A.T. Program.
EXPENSES
Tuition is free, and lodging will be provided for those commuting over 50 miles one-way. Therefore, participants can 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.
**The FLETC may have additional funding available to offset the cost of travel and per diem for those who wish to attend the G.R.E.A.T. Officer In-Service Training who may not be able to attend otherwise. Each request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for eligibility. You must request assistance in order to be considered.**
Please contact FLETC about expense assistance:
Lisa A. Harris
lisa.harris@dhs.gov
Phone: (912) 261-4507
Toll Free: (800) 743-5382 extension 4507
CLASS SIZE
Classes are limited to 36 participants per region so students can actively engage in self-directed learning processes while interacting with facilitators and other G.R.E.A.T. instructors. Additional regional G.R.E.A.T. Officer In-Service Training classes will be conducted. Please periodically check the schedule for updates.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Day One 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (registration is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.)
Day Two 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Day Three 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For upcoming GOI Training dates, see Training Schedules.
To apply, see the applications page.