POST IDI Overview
 
 
THE POST INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
The POST Instructor Development Institute is the newest POST institute
Approved in 2007 by the POST Commission the Instructor Development Institute (IDI) purpose is to
"provide multi-level, multi-track programs to develop professionalism in the delivery of law enforcement instruction"
The instruction development courses will provide a tiered approach to law enforcement instructor development; from basic academy and entry-level instructor skills through Master Instructor
Each tier or level will build on and enhance the skills learned at the previous level
The design, development and deliver of instruction at the basic and intermediate levels is being done by the Napa Valley College under the leadership and guidance of Greg Miraglia and Todd Dischinger
For more information on the Level 1 and 2 offerings please refer to the the Napa College web site: http://www.nvccjtc.org/nvcinstructionalskills.html
The design, development and delivery of the advanced and master levels (levels 3 and 4) is being done by the San Diego Regional Training Center (SDRTC) under the leadership and guidance of Michele Thompson, Mike Gray and Jim Fraser
 
 
WHERE WE ARE . . .
Level One and Two courses continue to be offered at a rapid pace; the training has been well received by the students. As of October 2008 over 2,000 students have been graduated from these programs.
A special Level Three Course for ICII Graduates was presented in January 2008 and September 2008. This proivdes a feeder into the Level Four, Master Instructor Certification Course
A regular Level 3 (Advanced) course was presented in April 2008 for individuals who have successfully completed IDI levels One and Two. A second offering is scheduled for November 2008
Master Instructor Certification Course (MICC #1) is in session; it began in October 2008
A second MICC is planned for the Spring of 2009
This IDI web site is newly designed and operational effective July 20, 2008
A redesigned extranet that includes enhanced database functionality is nearing completion and is expected to be operational by September 2008
The equivalancy process for IDI Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 (Advanced) is in final staffing
 
 
POST IDI LEVELS
MASTER LEVEL 4

Certification at the Master Level includes:

  • Complete the Master Instructor Certification Course (MICC); designing, developing and delivering a minimum of a 24-hour course that meets a demonstrated training need and is approved by POST
  • The candidate’s ISD and TTP will be formally evaluated by a panel prior to course delivery
  • Conduct an assigned classroom assessments of a POST course (this will be done after completion of all other Level Four requirements)
ADVANCED LEVEL 3

Certification at the Advanced level includes:

  • Complete the 40-hour Advanced Instructor Development Core Course with a 16-hour Teach Back session (56-hrs total)
  • Complete the 16-hour Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring Course
  • Developing their knowledge, skills and abilities in a selected content area
  • Complete a coaching/mentoring practicum (be mentored during Level 3 by a Master Instructor)
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2

Certification at the Intermediate level includes:

  • Complete the 24-hour Intermediate Instructional Skills or Problem Based Learning Course
  • Complete the 8-hour Presentation Skills Course
  • Completing the 8-hour Critical Thinking Skills Course
  • Complete the 16-hour Instructional Technology Course
BASIC LEVEL 1

Certification at the Basic Instructor level includes:

  • Complete a 40- hour POST Basic Instructor Certification Program
  • Validation of competencies in the classroom
  • Complete a successful triennial re-certification of the learned skills
 
 
  • Download the PowerPoint Show "Institute of Instructor Development Overview" Version, February 2010
  • This PowerPoint provides an overview of the “current thinking” as the POST Instructor Development Institute process continues to evolve
 
 
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