Professional development has become a high priority for policy makers because research has indicated that there are linkages between training, worker performance, service/program quality and child and youth outcomes. The professional development education component is designed to build capacity in several program areas. Curriculum Training-of Trainers are offered for parent education facilitators. Other professional development opportunities are delivered to develop effective adult trainers, credentialed family frontline workers and certificated after school program personnel.
Professional Development Programs
Curriculum Training-of-Trainers
One, two, and three day workshops are offered by CFERT
on the following curricula: Partners in Parenting, Second Time Around, Strengthening
Families 6-10, Strengthening Families 10-14, Make Parenting a Pleasure™.
Family Development Credential (FDC)
Designed to train front line family workers to assist families set and reach
their own goals for healthy self-reliance.
Family Development Institute training offered twice a year to train FDC instructors.
Contact the FDC State Coordinator
After School Certificated Program
This is a competency-based training program for adults who care for children
in centers, schools and family child care homes. It is designed to help
staff of school-age programs learn how to plan and implement a developmentally
appropriate program for children ages 5 through 12. The training program
is comprehensive, covering the key knowledge and skills needed by staff
working in school-age programs. The academic portion of the course covers
16 weeks followed by an optional lab portion. During the lab portion, staff
will be observed and coached by trained mentors as they work in their programs.
Effective Training: Principles & Strategies to Increase Learning
Transfer
This innovative training is based upon current research and information
about adult learning principles and strategies. The training assists participants
in designing and implementing effective trainings. This course has been
approved by Qualistar Early Learning and is required for trainers wishing
to qualify as approved trainers in Colorado. The course offerings are flexible
and college credit or continuing education units may be earned by participants.
Updated Friday, January 18, 2008