Motivational Interviewing Training Academy

Topics Covered:

  • Phase I - 22 hours (3 days) of MI training (MI-1 Basic Concepts)
  • Upon completion of training, participants are assigned a coder/coach for remote skill development
  • Phase II - 30 hours (4 days) of Advanced MI training,Live skill practice and coaching feedback emphasized, participants begin work on agency implementation objectives, MITI coding
  • Phase III - 14 hours (2 days) of the Motivational Interviewing Training Academy includes live skill demonstration of training material and agency implementation planning discussion. Training materials, exercises, handouts and all the necessary materials new trainers will need to train their agencies will be provided from the MINT members delivering the training.

Who Should Attend:

  • Community Corrections

Training Hours: 66

Date/Time:

Jun 29 (08:00 am) - Jul 01, 2015 (04:00 pm)

Registration Deadline:

Jun 01, 2015

MITA Fee Policy:

All fees paid in Phase 1

Location Information:

George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296
Phone: (936) 294-3916

Hotel Information: *

University Hotel
1610 Bobby K. Marks Dr.
Huntsville, Texas 77341
Phone: 866-SHSU-INN
http://www.shsuhotel.org/

 


 

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING TRAINING ACADEMY
A Collaborative Effort With CMIT Delivered by
Texas CJ MINT Members
 
The Correctional Management Institute of Texas in collaboration with MINT members, Greg Sumpter (Tarrant County Juvenile Services), Susan Orendac (Harris County Juvenile Services) and Mark Asteris (Jefferson County CSCD) is pleased to offer and host a three-phase Motivational Interviewing Training Academy.
 
The MI Trainer Development Academy is designed to develop MI proficiency in individuals leading to the capability to train others within their departments. No prior MI training or proficiency levels are required for applicants.
 
The program requires satisfactory completion of pre-requisite structured training phases, documented self-study, individual practice of skills and submission of Motivational Interviewing tapes for coding. The program culminates with the provision of tools and materials necessary for implementation within respective jurisdictions.
 
The three-phase program schedule as listed below is limited to 24-participants, ideally comprised of an equal number of juvenile and adult corrections practitioners who will move together from one phase to the next. The Academy has a fee of $1200.00 for all three phases inclusively.  Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, meals and incidentals.
 
MI Trainer Development Phase I-June 29, 2015-July 1, 2015 (Monday-Wednesday)
 
MI Trainer Development Phase II-September 14, 2015-September 17, 2015 (Monday-Thursday)
 
MI Trainer Development Phase III-November 2, 2015-November 3, 2015 (Monday-Tuesday)
 
Deadline for registration is June 1, 2015.
 
For additional information or questions, please contact Susan Orendac at (281)-844-6077 or info@MITrainingacademy.com
 
 
For registration or payment information questions, please contact Amanda Bilnoski at (936)-294-1227 or bilnoski@shsu.edu


For more information, contact:
Amanda Wood, Division Director
Correctional Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Fax: (936) 294-1671
Phone: (936) 294-1227
awood@shsu.edu

Cancellation Policy:
A. A full refund of fees paid will be authorized when a written request for refund of conference or program fees is submitted at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled start of the program.

B. A refund of 70% of the fees paid will be authorized when a written request for refund of conference or program fees is submitted less than 10 working days prior to the scheduled start of the program. If unpaid, those who cancel in writing more than ten (10) working days prior to the training will have all fees waived. When a written request for cancelation is submitted less than ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled start of the program, the participant will be responsible for 30% of the conference rate at the time they registered. The Texas Corrections Association reserves the right to retain or collect fees in full for those who fail to cancel in writing prior to the training or for those who fail to attend.

C. No refund will be given for participants that do not attend the program and no advance notice of cancellation is received.

D. Substitutions may be made prior to the first day of the program for persons that are unable to attend. Advance notice is requested.

E. The Executive Director may make exceptions to the refund policy in the event of an emergency that prevents the participant from attending as scheduled.

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