Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Specifications include, but are not limited to: Course 1: Evidence-based Practices Overview 1-day Now, more than ever, it is critical for agencies to implement practices that, according to research, produce positive results regarding behavior change, risk reduction, and improved outcomes for clients and communities. This course answers that need by explaining the research related to evidence-based practices and giving participants specific do’s and don’ts for providing effective client interventions and supervision. Concepts explained in this class are foundational to building capacity for future learning and skill development. # of Participants & Format 50 in-person 20 online e-Learning course available Course 2: Motivational Interviewing – Introductory and Advanced courses 2-day Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative communication style that provides the groundwork for developing professional alliance, which is critical to helping people build skills and successfully implement risk reduction strategies. This hands-on course provides staff with the knowledge and understanding of how to use MI to increase engagement and to identify, elicit, and respond to change talk. Participants also practice skills to effectively address and respond to resistance toward change. # of Participants & Format 16 in-person 16 online Course 3: Four Core Competencies – Line Staff and Supervisor Versions 2-day Skills matter when reducing recidivism rates and increasing long-term positive behavior change. This course allows participants to learn and practice skills related to four core competencies: developing professional relationships, creating effective case plans and case management strategies, conducting skill practice to address criminogenic needs, and using appropriate responses to shape behavior. # of Participants & Format 30 in-person 20 online Course 4: Tools Training – Carey Guides, Brief Intervention ToolS (BITS), and Driver Workbook – Line Staff and Supervisor Versions 1 or 2 days The Carey Guides, Brief Intervention ToolS (BITS), and Driver Workbook are cognitive behavioral tools that allow professionals to identify and address the most influential criminogenic needs that lead to risk reduction and case management concerns. Staff interactions will become more impactful after taking this hands-on course where they will learn about and practice using these tools to successfully move people through the change process. # of Participants & Format 30 in-person 20 online e-Learning courses available Course 5: Effective Case Planning and Management – Line Staff and Supervisor Versions 1 or 2 days From the “why” to the “how,” this course connects all the dots when it comes to effective case planning and management: engaging clients, interpreting and sharing assessment results, identifying the driver and skills to develop, and collaborating with clients to create meaningful case plans that will serve as a roadmap to success. Skills learned in this course, which is adapted to reflect agency policies and practices, are fundamental for staff who supervise, guide, and move people toward positive change. # of Participants & Format 30 in-person 20 online Course 6: Supervisor’s EBP BriefCASE or Manager’s EBP BriefCASE 1 or 2 days This skill-based course will develop participants’ capacity to use the Supervisor’s EBP BriefCASE—a high-quality booster curriculum—to teach staff, coach them, and reinforce their use of evidence-based practices. During the course, participants will become familiar with the contents of the BriefCASE, practice facilitating several modules, and leave prepared to use the BriefCASE at future staff learning events, whether for new hires, rotations, or refresher trainings. # of Participants & Format 16 in-person 16 online