CMIT - Foundation Skills for Trainers

Foundation Skills for Trainers

The Foundation Skills for Trainers program will help participants develop the preparation, presentation and platform delivery skills needed to conduct training using curricula developed by the National Institute of Corrections. Focus areas include the needs and characteristics of adult learners, learning styles, the role of the correctional trainer, managing a learner-centered training environment, asking and responding to questions, facilitating lesson plans, teaching to performance objectives, and basic teaching methods.

This event is currently full, but registrations are still being accepted for the Waitlist.

Topics

Icebreakers and Energizers
The Context of Training
The Context of the Learner (Learner Centered Instruction)
Training Design
Training Preparation (Self-Instructional)
Training Delivery
Using Training Aids
Group Management Skills
Applying and Extending Learning From the Classroom to the Workplace

Who Should Attend?

Limited to Texas Criminal Justice Professionals

Jail/Prison
Community Corrections
Leadership
A maximum of two individuals from the same county can attend unless additional room is available.

Training Hours:

Dress Code:

Business Casual
Clothing should be professional, and no caps/hats or shorts are permitted. Slacks, khakis, skirts, dresses, button-downs, or blouses are acceptable. It is always recommended to bring a light jacket in case the training room is cold.

For more information, contact:

Callie Little, Project Coordinator
Phone: (936) 294-1705
cap022@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

March 23, 2026 (8:00am) - March 27, 2026 (2:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Cost:

FREE

Location*:

Old Mill Station: Texas School Safety Center-Training Room
101 Uhland Rd., Suite 207
San Marcos, TX 78666

Hotel*:

Participants/Agencies are responsible for hotel reservations.

*Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Additional Information:

CMIT will cover cost of the training material and snack breaks. Agencies are responsible for travel expenses, hotel nights, parking, and meals.

Cancellation Policy: While this program is offered at no cost, space is limited and many individuals are often placed on a waiting list. If you register and are no longer able to attend, please notify the program contact person as soon as possible. Your cancellation allows us to offer the spot to another participant who may be waiting for the opportunity to attend. Prompt communication ensures that all available spaces are used effectively and helps us serve as many participants as possible.