School Resource Officer (SRO) Basic Training
Certified 36-Hour Training Seminar
Registration:
Online
Download to mail or fax back in
Monday – Friday, August 9 - 13, 2010
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), London, Ohio
Creating and maintaining a safer school environment is the primary goal of every SRO…but how exactly should law enforcement prepare for a challenge of that magnitude? The Ohio School Resource Officers Association is hosting this five-day basic training to assist SROs in equipping themselves with the information and skills they need to identify, address and prevent crime and violence in Ohio schools. The 36-hour course curriculum will cover SROs major responsibilites as well as Ohio School Laws, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) for SROs, and tips on implementing an SRO in a school environment. Certificates will be distributed to students who successfully attend all sessions and complete course exercises.
Who Should Attend
• Law Enforcement Officers Assigned to Schools
• Crime Prevention & Community Policing
• Officers Working with Youth
• D.A.R.E. & G.R.E.A.T. Officers
• Current S.R.O.’s
• SRO Supervisors
Presenters
Presenters are a combination of certified Ohio School Resource Officers and professionals in the fields of school law and the Ohio Department of Education
Agenda: Monday - Friday:
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast (in cafeteria)
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Morning sessions
11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch (in cafeteria)
12:30 – 5:00 p.m. Afternoon sessions (1:00 p.m. dismissal on Friday)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner (in cafeteria)
Location:
Directions to the training site will be provided in a confirmation letter that will be sent upon acceptance to the training.
Cost:
Registration is $390. Fee includes materials, meals and lodging during the workshop and also includes one year complimentary OSROA membership. Cancellations must be made 72 business hours prior to the seminar date.
Registration:
Online
Download to mail or fax back in
Curriculum
An Overview of School Resource Officers
History and Definition of SRO
SRO Roles and Responsibilities
Planning for an SRO
Job Descriptions
Memorandums of Understanding
Implementing an SRO Program
SRO Activity Documentation
The Role of the School Resource Officer
Safety and Security
Problem Solver & Youth Advocate
School/Community Liaison
Law Enforcement
Mentor & Counselor
Classroom Instructor
Positive Role Model
Safety Planning
School Security Survey (with visit to local high school)
School Safety Issues
Safety and Security in Schools
Crisis Management Planning
Teaching & Learning Styles
Communication Skills- including public speaking and lesson planning
Methods of Learning
Students with Special Needs
Counseling Issues
Drug abuse prevention and counseling
Interviewing and Counseling Technigques
Problem Solving in the School Enviroment
Cultural Diversity
Ohio School Laws
Liability Issues & Handling Truancy
Law Related Education
This project was supported by Subgrant No. 2009-JG-B01-T11690 awarded by the Office of Justice Programs through the State of Ohio, Office of Criminal Justice Services.
