Corrections_Today_May_June_2020_Vol.82_No.3

Professional Development Update

“Training won’t change anything” That depends on you. James Clear wrote in his book, “Atomic Habits,” that if a pilot leaving from Los An- geles airport en route to New York City adjusts the heading just 3.5 degrees south, the landing site will be dramatically different from the original destination. The adjustment of just a few feet at takeoff, hardly something you’d notice, will make a significant difference over time. In fact, rather than landing in New York City, you’d land 225 miles south in Washington D.C. Training can adjust your head- ing and help you gain insights about your abilities. Participation in ACA trainings will expose you to new ideas, procedures, and adjust your heading to help gain insight about your capabilities. “The less I say, the faster this will be over” While the instructor’s role in the front of the classroom is important, too often they do most, or all, of the talking. This makes participants feel they have little input or are simply bored. Trainees believe more of what is discussed in the classroom if they say it themselves. When training ends, you should be able to clearly

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series for Adult Corrections, Juvenile Justice, or Health Care and join a na- tionwide network or resources, ideas, opinions, skills, and people that can enhance the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of your agency. Participation in ACA trainings will expose you to new ideas, procedures, and adjust your heading to help gain insight about your capabilities. This can leave a lasting impression throughout your career. To learn more, contact Cindy Gomez (cindyg@aca.org) or visit aca.org. Parole Training with the Kentucky Department of Corrections, where he currently designs, develops, and implements statewide core lesson plans. He is a member of the Correctional Peace Officer’s Foundation, the Kentucky Council on Crime and Delinquency, ACA and Southeast Christian Church. Danny Norris is an ACA trainer and member of the Office of Probation and

identify the takeaways and have had an active role in it. Dr. Edmond Locard (1877-1966) is well-known for his work in forensic science. He coined a basic principle still in use today: “Every contact leaves a trace.” Training should be a contact that leaves a lasting trace in your career. ACA’s Professional Develop- ment team can provide you and your agency with a customizable training experience packed with deliverables, free of frills, and available on a variety of platforms. You can choose face-to-face trainings, webinars, conferences, self-study, e-learning, or design your own combination. Participate in the Corrections Cer- tified Professional Development

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