G.R.E.A.T. Officer In-Service Training (GOI)

G.R.E.A.T. Officer In-Service Training (GOI) is an advanced 24-hour training for G.R.E.A.T. instructors who have taught G.R.E.A.T. for at least one year. The goal of the training is to provide an interactive and self-directed forum where instructors will learn:

• How to more effectively implement, facilitate, and sustain the G.R.E.A.T. Program.
• New ways to ethically respond to common situations involving school staff, parents, and students using effective communication, interaction, and coping skills.

Topics

In addition to networking opportunities with fellow regional G.R.E.A.T. instructors, the training covers the following topics:

• Addressing participants’ issues that have arisen while instructing G.R.E.A.T.
• Funding, publicizing, and implementing G.R.E.A.T.
• Effective strategies for classroom management
• Dealing with gang issues in the school community
• How to empathize and intervene with students who have special needs
• How to stop bullying and delinquent behaviors
• Student safety as related to today’s technology
• Updates to the G.R.E.A.T. Program

Costs to Attend a GOI

United States: At this time, all G.R.E.A.T. training events are fee-based and arranged through a contract agreement with the G.R.E.A.T. Program Office. If interested in learning more, contact our office.

Central America: Funding for G.R.E.A.T. training in Central America is provided through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with the national government of each participating country.