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Training for Rural Communities. Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium April 30, 2014. Background. FY04 competitive grant to develop training Focus on rural communities FY05 expanded to a Consortium of six academic institutions Research on needs & gaps in training for rural communities
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Training for Rural Communities Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium April 30, 2014
Background • FY04 competitive grant to develop training • Focus on rural communities • FY05 expanded to a Consortium of six academic institutions • Research on needs & gaps in training for rural communities • 43 certified courses (ILT, WBT, TTT) offered free of charge • More than 51,000 responders trained; impacted all states & two territories • Ruraltraining.org
Consortium Members • Eastern Kentucky University* (Richmond, KY) • North Carolina Central University (Durham, NC) • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (Bentonville, AR) • The Center for Rural Development** (Somerset, KY) • University of California, Davis (Davis, CA) • University of Findlay (Findlay, OH) * Prime through FY10 funding **Prime beginning with FY14 funding
Profile of the Rural Responder • Small agencies with wide coverage area • Mixture of full-time, part-time & volunteer workforce • Limited time for training (no more than 16 hours) • Limited ability to travel for training (64%) • Prefer lecture-based, hands-on training; open to Web-based • Will utilize evening or weekend training • Training info from state agencies & profession-based sources • “Whole Community” focused
Evidence-based through pre-development research & assessment to determine gaps & needs Utilize PADDIE model & NTED certification process 43 fully certified courses (36 ILT, 6 WBT, 1 TTT) 7 courses in final stages of certification (two re-certifications) 66 instructors nationwide Offered on-site, online & other distance learning methods Course Development & Instructional Design
All-hazards, multi-disciplinary, whole community Most single day (four 2-day courses) Topics include: Crisis management in schools (K-12) Faith-based organizations Event security planning Mass fatality response Planning, intervention for violent extremism Disaster recovery (based on NDRF) Business continuity Agroterrorism Curriculum Portfolio
Results How do we know our training works? • Level 1 evaluation – student perceptions & opinions • Average 4.6 out of 5.0 in instruction, materials & content • Level 2 evaluation – increase in knowledge • Average 35% increase in KSAs (pre vs. post tests) • Level 3 evaluation – transfer of KSAs to the job • “Training to Action” • Sissonville, WV gas line explosion (DEC 12) • Ohio train derailment (JUL 12) • Pickens County, SC (JUN 10)