The Office of Correctional Education (OCE) recently held three one-week training and certification classes for 48 current instructors in the Inter-net and Computing Core (IC3) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) programs. The concentrated week-long training sessions provided focused training in alignment with the new Office Services and Related Technology and Computer Literacy curricula. The training provided each instructor direct knowledge of the software used in each program. Instructors experienced teacher-led instruction tied to student certification for IC3 and Microsoft Specialist Word, Excel and Power Point. This investment in instructor training is an example of the Career Technical Education and Leadership Council (CTELC) and the OCE’s commitment to continuous improvement of career technical education and to provide students with career skills that will assist them upon release.
The dedication to learning and improving student success was evident as many instructors studied and practiced after class had ended. The staff worked collaboratively, and supported one another. Their diligence paid off as all received the training needed to implement the new curricula; improve student success; as well as gain certification in IC3 and MOS Word, Excel and Power Point.
This training along with the complete equipment refresh of all Office Services Related Technology programs and activation of 15 new Computer Literacy programs will increase student certification eligible programs from 7 to 58. DRP salutes all participants for their hard work and commitment to Career Technical Education (CTE).
Please contact Mike Valdez, Office of Correctional Education michael.valdez@cdcr.ca.gov.