Instructor Development Course - 40 Hour
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Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Ends On: Friday, January 23, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
Class Time(s): 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ends On: Friday, January 23, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
Class Time(s): 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor Location:
Plainfield Fire Protection District (Headquarters)
Instructor: This course will be taught by Lt. Heather Hansen (ret.), Illinois State Police and Lt. Chris Collins (ret.) with Kane County Sheriff's Department.Plainfield Fire Protection District (Headquarters)
23748 W. 135th Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
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Plainfield, IL 60544
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
This course focuses on techniques of instruction that address different adult learning styles and will provide a comprehensive overview of different classroom management principles. Participants will complete numerous practical exercises in public speaking, demonstrative instruction, and lesson plan preparation. Class will culminate in each participant providing a block of instruction on a law enforcement-related topic of their choosing. Attendees will be encouraged in the development of their instructional skills through immediate, supportive feedback from instructors as well as their fellow classmates.
Topics to be addressed include:
- How to instruct to all adult learning styles
- Time management of a training program or unit of instruction
- Organization and lesson plan preparation
- Writing course objectives
- Different types of class participation
- How to construct exam questions
- Classroom media, including PowerPoint, and Poll Everywhere
Funded in Partnership with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board
This training covers the following mandates:
- Cultural Competency - 3 hours
- Officer Wellness and Mental Health - 1 hours
- Procedural Justice - 3 hours
