G.R.E.A.T. Officer Inservice


A view of La Crosse, Wisconsin from the bluffs.

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is sponsoring regional in-service training programs for G.R.E.A.T. officers who have taught G.R.E.A.T. for at least one year. The goal of the training is to provide participants with an interactive and self-directed forum where they will learn:

  • How to implement, fund, and market 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 an open-discussion forum for resolving problems that have arisen during the participants' delivery and management of G.R.E.A.T., the training will address topics such as:

  • Proactive strategies for classroom management.
  • Regional gang issues.
  • Special needs and high-maintenance kids.
  • Bullying behaviors.
  • How to transition from enforcement to education.
  • Updates to the G.R.E.A.T. Program.

EXPENSES
Tuition is free, and lodging will be provided for those commuting over 50 miles, one-way. Therefore, participants can only attend the training that is offered in their region. Participants will be responsible for their travel, meals, and miscellaneous expenses. G.R.E.A.T. grant funds may be used for these expenses.

CLASS SIZE
Classes are limited to 30 participants per region so that students can actively engage in self-directed learning processes while interacting with facilitators and other G.R.E.A.T. officers. Additional Regional G.R.E.A.T. Officer In-Service Training classes will be conducted. Please periodically check the schedule for updates.

DAILY SCHEDULE: April 29 - May 1

Tuesday, April 29 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 1 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

LODGING/MEETING LOCATIONS

LODGING
Radisson Hotel La Crosse
200 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)784-6680
*Reservations will be taken care of - do not call to make a reservation.*		 MEETING SITE
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601
*Skywalk from hotel to meeting site*

APPLICATION
To download an application, click here. (Submitting the application does not guarantee attendance. Please wait for the confirmation notice from the regional office before making travel arrangements. )

AIRPORTS
Area airports include: