Becoming an Evidence-Based Organization - Oct. 22-23, 2013 San Francisco, CA, USA

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.

Workshop 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

** 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.

DAILY AGENDA AT A GLANCE

 ANNOTATED AGENDA AT A GLANCE

CE TRAINING HOURS

Approved for 14 CE training hours - Sponsored by Joyfields Institute

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

Social Workers: This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers, Approval #886636664-2159 for Social Work continuing education contact hours.

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.

Social Workers: This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Approval #886636664-2159 for Social Work continuing education contact 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.

Certified Counselors: Approved for contact hours by Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES).  CES is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer CE credit. (#5596).  We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. Counseling Boards at the following states accept programs offered by NBCC approved providers as part of license renewal: AL, AK, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, ME, MA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NC, NV, OK, OR, RI, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WV.

California State Standards & Training for Corrections:  Joyfields Institute is a approved California State Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) education provider.

California LMFT, LEP, LCSW, LPCC: Joyfields Institute courses meet the qualifications for CE credits in CA as required by CA BBS.  Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by CA BBS, license number PCE 5522.

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!