_{Develop Better Corrections Training Officers}

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Effective Corrections Training Officers (CTOs) do more than evaluate recruits—they develop confident, capable professionals who are prepared for today's correctional environment.
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The CTO Certification Course – The C.T.E. Model© for Corrections is a 24-hour instructor-led certification program built specifically for Corrections Training Officers. Developed by corrections professionals for corrections professionals, this course teaches participants how to Coach, Train, then Evaluate using adult learning principles and modern performance-based training methods.
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Unlike traditional CTO programs, the C.T.E. Model© emphasizes how people learn—not simply how they are evaluated. The result is stronger recruit performance, greater consistency among CTOs, lower washout rates, and reduced trainer burnout.

_{Why the C.T.E. Model© Works}

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The C.T.E. Model© provides a practical framework that helps Corrections Training Officers develop recruits through coaching, communication, and structured evaluation.

Participants learn how to:

• Apply adult learning and human performance principles
• Coach, Train, then Evaluate using the C.T.E. Model©
• Deliver effective feedback using the Socratic approach
• Improve communication across multiple generations
• Create consistency among CTOs through standardized performance expectations
• Reduce recruit attrition while improving officer confidence and accountability

_{What You'll Learn}

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Through guided discussion, case studies, and video analysis, participants will build practical skills in:

• The science of adult learning
• Communication strategies for today's corrections workforce
• Applying the Coach, Train, then Evaluate (C.T.E.) Model©
• The role of the CTO as coach, leader, tactician, and evaluator
• Conducting productive coaching and feedback sessions
• Modern evaluation categories and CTO software systems

Each topic is designed to help agencies improve recruit development while creating a more consistent and effective field training program.

_{Course Details}

_{Course Length}

• 24 Hours

_{Designed For}

• Current Corrections Training Officers (CTOs)
• Newly assigned CTOs
• Future CTOs
• CTO Supervisors
• Corrections leaders responsible for recruit training

_{Benefits for Your Agency}

A well-trained Corrections Training Officer has a lasting impact on recruit success and organizational culture. By implementing the C.T.E. Model©, agencies can strengthen their training program while developing more confident and capable correctional professionals.

Benefits include:

• Better prepared recruits
• More consistent field training
• Stronger coaching and mentoring skills
• Reduced CTO burnout
• Lower recruit washout rates
• Increased professionalism throughout the training process

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