THE CORRECTIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Corrections Supervisors’ Academy is tailored to the specific concerns of Jail Superintendents & Commanders through first line supervisors. It is intended to assist supervisors to focus on enhancing the industry as a career, rather than just a job. The Academy consists of 5 consecutive days - qualifying for 40 hours of credit.

ACADEMY COURSE OUTLINE

Session 1 The Corrections Supervisor As Visionary & Strategic Planner
Among the topics to be covered: Strategic issues facing the Corrections industry over the next 10 years and how to plan and manage around them; how to make “that visioning thing” work for you and your corrections/jail division; techniques for strategic and tactical planning; improving productivity and quality; creating a learning organization versus a trained organization; obstacles to getting what you want and how to overcome them.

Session 2 The Corrections Supervisor’s Role In Implementing Effective Management
Among the topics to be covered: How to create an environment that fosters effective decision making and acceptance of accountability at all echelons; implementing an effective job performance review system; how to improve communication among and between the rank structure, shifts, and sections.

Session 3 The Corrections Supervisor As Inspirational Team Leader
Among the topics to be covered: Who is the “team” for this agency? What does it take to create and maintain an effective team, focused on the agencies mission and objectives? What factors become obstacles to effective teams? What is senior leadership’s role in leading by example and expecting others to follow accordingly?

Session 4 The Corrections Supervisor’s Role In Budgeting & Finance
Among the topics to be covered: How to always be prepared for budget presentations; integrating the department’s goals with the budget process; how to sell your budget to other policy makers, budget committees and the taxpayers; how and why to involve decision makers throughout your agency in finance and budgeting. (This is not an accounting class!)

Session 5 The Corrections Supervisor’s Role In Effectively Marketing The Agency
Among the topics to be covered: Why every Corrections agency needs an effective marketing program; fundamentals of marketing, community relations, publicity and media relations; structuring the role of an effective Public Information Officer; how to deal with negative press; how and when to conduct a press conference; how to get the word out about your agency without relying solely on local media; critical elements in developing an effective marketing program.