Instructor Development Course - 32 Hour
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Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Ends On: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
Class Time(s): 6/8 - 11/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Ends On: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
Class Time(s): 6/8 - 11/2026: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Kankakee County Sheriff
Instructor: Lt. Heather Hansen (ret.), Illinois State Police and Lt. Chris Collins (ret.) with Kane County Sheriff's DepartmentKankakee County Sheriff
3000 South Justice Way
Kankakee, IL 60901
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Kankakee, IL 60901
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
This 32-hour curriculum has been designed to provide new instructors with the skills needed to become dynamic, effective trainers. In this highly interactive and participatory program, students will be introduced to a multitude of techniques that can be used successfully within traditional law enforcement environments and applications, including the classroom, field operations, simulated scenes, scenarios, and assessment training.
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
