2020 ACA San Diego Program Book_Winter Conference

not harnessing their motivation in effective ways. Participants will leave with ideas and techniques to harness, develop, and enhance motivation of the younger generation. Learning Objectives: • Identify six key needs younger workers require from correctional agencies. • Re-frame the key needs of younger workers into opportunities to enhance motivation. • Discuss practical methods and techniques to enhance motivation of younger workers in corrections. Moderator: Dawn Baker , Compliance/ Accreditation Manager, Oriana House, Inc., Akron, Ohio Speaker: Jacob Sadon , Staff Development Administrator, Oriana House, Inc., Akron, Ohio

an organization’s most valuable resource, its human capital, up-to-date and energized. Creative instructional strategies and pertinent training topics will be introduced, and participants will have an opportunity to share best practices as well. Learning Objectives: • Participants will be introduced to a myriad of creative and effective instructional strategies to be utilized in training and professional development settings. • Participants will understand how adults learn and how they are motivated to learn (andragogy). • Participants will share best practices that they currently use or are interested in exploring. Moderator: Amy K. Lopez , Deputy Director, College and Career Readiness and Professional Development, DC Department of Corrections, Washington, D.C. Speakers: Tiffany Simmons , Special Assistant to Deputy Director, D.C. Department of Corrections, Washington, D.C.; Lynnita Thomas , Training Manager, D.C. Department of Corrections, Washington, D.C.

Workshops

Sunday, Jan. 12 t 2:30–4 p.m.

B-4F Innovative and Effective Staff Training: Tips, Tricks, and Sharing of Such Room 1B Training and Professional Development professionals from

the D.C. Department of Corrections will lead session participants through examples of innovative topics, activities, and instructional practices that boost motivation of correctional staff to participate and learn in training and professional development opportunities. From Basic Correctional Training, In-Service, Pre-Service, and specialized PD offerings for all employees, effective instruction keeps

B-4G Leadership Panel Discussion: Continuous Efforts to Improve Contraband and Cellphone Interdiction Strategies Room 3 Contraband is one of the most

serious issues facing correctional institutions today. From drugs to weapons, drones, and cellphones, attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons has reached record levels. As a result, the pressure to stay one step ahead and continuously improve contraband interdiction strategies has never been greater. While it is difficult to fully eradicate inmate contraband, prison officials from around the country are implementing interdiction strategies including using a layered approach to confront the problem. Attend this interactive workshop to hear

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