Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) Instructor Development Course

**The training listed below is not necessarily approved or endorsed by DPSST unless noted in the announcement**

Class:  Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) Instructor Development Course

Target Audience:  Current FTOs who have completed the Basic FTEP course from agencies located in the following counties: Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Lane counties

When:  March 6th – 9th, 2023

Where: Coos Bay, Oregon

Sponsoring Agency: Coos Bay Police Dept. and DPSST

Instructors: Tim Ragan / DPSST Staff

Hours:  8am – 5pm              

Cost:  Free

Meals/Lodging: Meals and lodging are not provided

Overview: The purpose of this course of instruction is to maintain the integrity of the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) by ensuring that all instructors are presenting the same information and material regarding the FTEP program. The goal of the course is to equip participating students to instruct FTEP courses to new Field Training Officers.

At the conclusion of class, attendees will receive all materials necessary to facilitate and teach an FTEP Course and will have participated in a full class facilitating the FTEP material to new coaches. DPSST may ask persons who complete the course to assist with training other departments.  DPSST will provide assistance and supplies if needed to instructors who open up their training to departments other than their own.  Students must attend each day as failure to attend all 4 days may result in not receive certificate and training hours.

Pre-requisites: Students must have successfully completed the DPSST Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) course. Be an experienced Field Training Officer and/or in a current Field Training Officer role with their agency.

FTEP Pre-coursework requirements: The students for this class will receive a secure link to training materials for this course and must be familiar with the materials and the PowerPoint presentation prior to attendance. Students will be teaching the FTEP material in class beginning day 2.

Course Content Questions: Tim Ragan  tim.ragan@dpsst.oregon.gov        

To Register: Class size is very limited. Students must pre-register for this course.  You must receive an e-mail from DPSST confirming you have been registered for this training in order to attend.

Apply now if you are interested, we may stop accepting applications at any time.

Register online at:  https://forms.gle/acSXBJf5XiKF9r8w8  Registration questions contact Jennifer, DPSST, jennifer.otterlee@dpsst.oregon.gov

Attire: Business casual (day 1), professional attire Training uniform, agency polo shirt (days 2-4)

********PLEASE NOTE*********The curriculum for this class was developed for full-time police, corrections, parole and probation, telecommunicator/emergency medical dispatch and fire personnel.

Supplies/Equipment Needed: Note-taking supplies, Copy of Agency FTEP Standard Evaluation Guidelines and completed all pre-course requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that this course has a testing component.  DPSST is committed to serving test takers with disabilities and health-related needs by providing services and reasonable accommodations that are appropriate given the purpose of the test.  Any exam candidate with a documented disability may be eligible for nonstandard testing accommodations.  If you believe you may need any adjustments, modifications, or accommodations, you should contact Regional Manager, Jim de Sully, mailto:jim.desully@dpsst.oregon.gov by one week prior to class date to request suitable arrangements.