Becoming An Evidence-Based Organization - August 5-6, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Core Skills For Building Capacity and Sustainability
August 5-6, 2014
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
PROGRAM SUMMARY
According to research, the benefits from implementing evidence-based approaches vary widely based on organizational characteristics. Overall, Evidence-based Organizations (EBO's) consistently demonstrate the ability to achieve desired outcomes through effective problem-solving and informed decision-making. In doing so, they use research evidence and data to drive decisions and to develop innovative approaches to delivering services. Their overall goal is to increase the likelihood of your agency and its clients achieving desired outcomes.
Within a climate of accountability, tough economic times, and declining resources, evidence-based policies, programs, and practices have emerged as recommended and even required approaches for processing, treating, and supervising criminal and juvenile offenders. Although many organizations have adopted various evidence-based strategies, most agencies have not developed the overall culture and methods necessary to be considered an Evidence-Based Organization (EBO) and to thrive in an evidence-based environment.
Despite the promise and popularity of the evidence-based movement, research indicates that the benefits of implementing evidence-based approaches vary based on organizational characteristics and the capacity of organizations to implement and sustain planned change. With this in mind, this 2-day workshop will cover the key elements of becoming an EBO, including knowledge and use of evidence-based “nuts and bolts;” demonstrating effective leadership; understanding organizational culture and assessment; engaging in strategic planning and performance measurement; and enhancing organizational capacity and sustainability.
PROGRAM OUTLINE:
I. The case for evidence-based reform
a. Increasing accountability
b. Declining resources, increasing costs
c. Increasing offender populations; ongoing recidivism
d. Expanding technology
e. Expanding evidence-based knowledge
II. Knowledge and use of evidence-based “nuts and bolts”
a. Evidence-based policies, programs, and practices
b. Evidence-based principles
c. Evidence-based management
d. Evidence-based organizations
III. Demonstrating effective leadership
a. Qualities of effective leaders
b. Leadership versus management
c. Empowering staff
d. Leadership philosophy
IV. Understanding organizational culture and assessment
a. Organizational culture in practice
b. Characteristics of effective organizations
c. Staff of effective organizations
d. Organizational assessment: Why, how, and by whom?
V. Engaging in strategic planning and performance measurement
a. Ineffective and effective strategic planning
b. Linking organizational vision and mission to agency activities and outcomes
c. Using data for problem analysis and needs assessment
d. Accountability for results through performance measurement
e. Ensuring program fidelity and continuous quality improvement
f. From performance measurement to program evaluation
VI. Enhancing organizational capacity and sustainability
a. Building internal and external support
b. Use results early, often, and in multiple ways
c. Ongoing role of leadership and management
d. Adapt and reassess over time
e. Marketing your success
f. Strategic funding and grant writing
VII. Preliminary Action Planning
DAILY AGENDA AT A GLANCE
| 8:00 |
REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST & NETWORKING | |
| 8:30 |
WORKSHOP BEGINS | |
| 10:00 |
AM NETWORKING BREAK | |
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10:15 |
WORKSHOP RESUMES | |
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12:00 |
LUNCH | |
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1:00 |
WORKSHOP RESUMES | |
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2:30 |
PM NETWORKING BREAK | |
| 2:45 |
WORKSHOP RESUMES | |
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4:30 |
WORKSHOP CONCLUDES DAILY (Program concludes at 3:30 on Day-2) |
** Participants will each receive a copy of;
Joyfields Institute newly published book, "Becoming An Evidence-based Organization (EBO): Demonstrating Leadership and Organizational Growth" written by David L. Myers, PhD.
Executives, program managers and professionals at corrections and justice agencies, human and social services supports for mental and behavioral health, rehabilitation and reentry. Administrators, managers and leadership at prisons, county jails, community corrections organizations and service providers implementing evidence-based programs and practices.
- Care Coordination & Case Management Teams
- Clinical Directors & Staff, Social Workers & Counselors
- Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Abuse Professionals
- Community services agency personnel
- Probation, Parole & Community Corrections executives and other personnel
- Mental Health and Prevention Center Professionals
- Community Corrections Organizations and Services Providers
- Resident population staffs
- Disability Management Professionals
- Trainers
- Safety Officers
- Nurse Care Professionals
- Prevention staffs
- Workforce Specialists
- Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Therapists
- Pastoral counselors
- Court Administrators and Pretrial teams
- Researchers & Planners
- Government Agencies
- Pre-Release Specialists
WHY ATTEND?
- Renowned one-stop resource for getting your program initiative on a solid evidence-based and strength-centered foundation
- Gain credibility as a professional or organization committed to evidence-based approaches
- Workshop sizes insure individual attention to meet your program expectations - not get lost in the crowd
- Expert faculty there to provide the help meet your goals - not sell to you
- Network with others like you and share experiences for overcoming challenges typically encountered
- A program component is draft action planning, insuring you return home with action steps to implement, and much more!
CERTIFICATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING HOURS
Approved for 13 CE training hours
Joyfields Institute CE: Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate as evidence of your accomplishment and status as a practitioner who has acquired specific new skills. Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors: Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745. Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.
Substance Abuse Counselors: Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745. Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.
Social Workers: This program is co-sponsored by Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) for continuing education credit. CES, provider #1117 is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. CES maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 9/6/12-12/31/15. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers participating in this course receive 14 continuing education clock hours.
Professional Counselors: Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745. Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors: Approved for contact hours by Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES). Licensed Mental Health Counselors received assigned continuing education hours for this program. CES is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors (#5596). We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.
California State Standards & Training for Corrections: Joyfields Institute is a approved California State Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) education provider
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Dr. David L. Myers, PhD, first joined the faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in 1998. He earned his PhD in 1999 from the University of Maryland, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and previously received a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Shippensburg University.
Dr. Myers has taught more than 20 different courses at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels, specializing in classes on research methods and quantitative analysis, juvenile justice and delinquency, and criminal justice policy, planning, and evaluation. From 1999 to 2002, he served as the criminology master’s program coordinator; from 2002 to 2008 he served as the criminology doctoral program coordinator; and he currently is serving as criminology internship coordinator. He has supervised the teaching and research of dozens of doctoral students and has advised a variety of student organizations and community groups.
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The host hotel for this event is the fabulous;
Embassy Suites Hotel Atlanta-Buckhead
3285 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30305, USA The entire program will take place at the host hotel, Embassy Suites Atlanta - Buckhead, an all-suite hotel in Buckhead Atlanta, located 18 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
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How to make your reservation:
- Online: Click here to book your room online, or copy over the following entire link onto your browser
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- By Telephone: Please call 1-800-EMBASSY (362-2779) by the expiration date to make your reservation. You must provide the Group Code - "JIW" inorder to receive the negotiated rate.
REGISTRATION
The registration fee covers;
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All training sessions
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Comprehensive Program Manual
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Earn CE training hours allocated for this particular program
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Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshment breaks provided
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6-month Membership in EBP Society, with
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Updates, articles, news and trends publication
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Access to Free monthly training/education webinars presented by Joyfields Institute experts and practitioners, and
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10% member discount to Joyfields Institute sponsored programs
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Registration Tuition - (Every 4th attends Free when 3 register at the same time. Group rates apply for 4 or more attendees.)
Event Details
| Event Date | 08/05/2014 |
| Event End Date | 08/06/2014 |
| Cut off date | 08/01/2014 |
| Individual Price | $895.00 |
| Location | Macon Marriott City Center |
Group Rate
| Number of Registrants | Rate/Person ($) |
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| 4 | 675.00 |
