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Academic Advising
Training Development
Training Evaluation
Academic advising services help ensure that training programs are academically rigorous and relevant to current practices.
Bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application.
Provide feedback on curriculum, ensuring academic rigor.
Serve as a support to instructors and other training professionals regarding recruit/trainee
Academic advising services help ensure that training programs are academically rigorous and relevant to current practices.
Bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application.
Provide feedback on curriculum, ensuring academic rigor.
Serve as a support to instructors and other training professionals regarding recruit/trainee academic concerns.
Provide study skills workshops, time management strategies, and test-taking tips for recruits/trainees.
Review and track recruit/trainee academic progress, identifying those who may be struggling and providing early intervention.
Advise on academic accommodations for recruits/trainees with disabilities.
Work with academy staff to ensure academic content is integrated effectively with practical training scenarios.
Contract services allow all agencies to benefit from the expertise of an academic director.
Training Evaluation
Training Development
Training Evaluation
Evaluating training ensures courses are well-developed, make good use of resources, and are professional.
Ensure training goals are aligned with organizational priorities and community needs.
Design and implement evaluation tools to assess the quality and effectiveness of the curriculum.
Analyze data from student performance, instructor
Evaluating training ensures courses are well-developed, make good use of resources, and are professional.
Ensure training goals are aligned with organizational priorities and community needs.
Design and implement evaluation tools to assess the quality and effectiveness of the curriculum.
Analyze data from student performance, instructor feedback, and post-academy evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
Identify strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and areas for improvement in training delivery and content.
Foster continuous improvement: Use evaluation data to refine and enhance future training initiatives.
Demonstrate ROI: Show stakeholders the value of your training investments through measurable outcomes.
Training Development
Training Development
Instructor Development
Updating program curriculum, creating new courses, or building a new academy ensures that training is current and relevant and utilizes scientific learning and design principles.
Conduct a needs assessment to determine the specific knowledge and skills officers require in your jurisdiction.
Translate needs into learning goals.
Define clear
Updating program curriculum, creating new courses, or building a new academy ensures that training is current and relevant and utilizes scientific learning and design principles.
Conduct a needs assessment to determine the specific knowledge and skills officers require in your jurisdiction.
Translate needs into learning goals.
Define clear objectives that align with both departmental standards and sound pedagogical principles.
Create a curriculum map that ensures a logical progression of learning, with clear connections between different modules and topics.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop course materials, including lectures, readings, case studies, and scenarios.
Break down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps, facilitating effective skill development.
Integrate critical thinking exercises and problem-solving activities into the curriculum.
Design and implement both formative (ongoing) and summative (end-of-course) evaluations to assess learner progress and program effectiveness.
Develop valid and reliable assessment tools, including written exams, performance evaluations, and scenario-based assessments.
Ensure that the content is accurate, up-to-date, and presented in a clear and engaging manner.
Instructor Development
Instructor Development
Instructor Development
Increasing your trainers' knowledge of scientific learning principles and blending this knowledge with their subject-matter expertise improves the quality of training.
Assess the current teaching skills and knowledge of instructors, identifying areas for improvement.
Determine if instructors are up-to-date on current pedagogical practic
Increasing your trainers' knowledge of scientific learning principles and blending this knowledge with their subject-matter expertise improves the quality of training.
Assess the current teaching skills and knowledge of instructors, identifying areas for improvement.
Determine if instructors are up-to-date on current pedagogical practices and subject matter expertise.
Ensure that instructor development training is aligned with the academy/training programs' overall goals and the needs of the recruits.
Implement evidence-based instructional strategies like adult learning and active learning.
Design and deliver training that covers essential teaching skills, such as effective facilitation and presentation techniques, classroom engagement strategies, assessment and feedback methods, use of technology and multimedia in instruction, and managing learner cognitive load.
Project Management
Instructor Development
Project Management
Using a project manager to implement a new program or initiative provides skills and focus to plan and implement projects on time, within budget, and set up for success.
Apply the core principles of project management: planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure.
Define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
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Using a project manager to implement a new program or initiative provides skills and focus to plan and implement projects on time, within budget, and set up for success.
Apply the core principles of project management: planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure.
Define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop a detailed project plan, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Identify risks and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate tasks and resources.
Monitor progress and address issues.
Ensure quality and adherence to standards.
Track project performance.
Provide written and verbal project reports to stakeholders.
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Organizational Leadership Training
Officer Wellness and Resiliency Training
Officer Wellness and Resiliency Training
Officer Wellness and Resiliency Training
Officer Wellness and Resiliency Training
Officer Wellness and Resiliency Training
Meet Your Change Agents
Staci Yutzie
Hassan Hassan
Hassan Hassan
Dr. Staci Yutzie, owner of Catalyst Training Group and Professor of Organizational Leadership, is a passionate advocate for advancing public safety through evidence-based practices and science-informed training. With a civilian public safety career spanning over two decades, Staci is committed to bridging the gap between research and real
Dr. Staci Yutzie, owner of Catalyst Training Group and Professor of Organizational Leadership, is a passionate advocate for advancing public safety through evidence-based practices and science-informed training. With a civilian public safety career spanning over two decades, Staci is committed to bridging the gap between research and real-world application. Her expertise spans curriculum and instructor development, training and program evaluation, leadership, and organizational change, all grounded in evidence-based practices and learning science.
Hassan Hassan
Hassan Hassan
Hassan Hassan
"H" Hassan is a seasoned public safety professional with two decades of experience in law enforcement. His distinguished career includes roles as a Patrol Deputy, Professional Standards Investigator, Corporal, Sergeant, and Drug Unit Commander. Transitioning to full-time training, he specializes in survival skills, behavioral health, and
"H" Hassan is a seasoned public safety professional with two decades of experience in law enforcement. His distinguished career includes roles as a Patrol Deputy, Professional Standards Investigator, Corporal, Sergeant, and Drug Unit Commander. Transitioning to full-time training, he specializes in survival skills, behavioral health, and resiliency and wellness for public safety professionals. He has a proven track record of delivering impactful training across multiple states and presenting at international conferences, demonstrating his commitment to fostering positive change and prioritizing the well-being of those who serve.
Andy Bechdolt
Hassan Hassan
Andy Bechdolt
Drawing upon 35 years of law enforcement experience, Andy Bechdolt offers invaluable consultation in police training. His deep understanding of instructor development, tactical operations, crisis management, and leadership allows him to deliver practical and impactful training solutions. Andy is passionate about equipping the next generat
Drawing upon 35 years of law enforcement experience, Andy Bechdolt offers invaluable consultation in police training. His deep understanding of instructor development, tactical operations, crisis management, and leadership allows him to deliver practical and impactful training solutions. Andy is passionate about equipping the next generation of officers and instructors with essential skills in community engagement, ethics, emotional intelligence, and effective teaching methodologies. His commitment to excellence has made him a sought-after facilitator, both nationally and internationally, in the field of law enforcement professional development.