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Please Note:
The 2009 Professional Development Institute has been postponed to 2010!

The new dates are:
August 29th - September 1, 2010

Please watch this site for more information on ongoing training events and resources that will be available in 2009 through the 2010 Institute.

• West Coast Child Welfare Trainer's Conference - August 12-14, 2009, Boise, Idaho
  This conference is a DYNAMIC forum for trainers to exchange ideas, improve skills, and support each other in the effort to improve the care that families receive from the staff we train. 
   

Give Us Your Opinion: The NSDTA Interest Survey is now available.  The NSDTA Board is interested in expanding its outreach and service to human services staff development professionals via a variety of means. The purpose of this short 10-15 minute survey is learn from you what products and services you want to support your practice.

Presentation Proposals:
For those of you who submitted a presentation proposal you will be contacted about your interest in presenting at the 2010 Institute.

Awards, and Scholarship Submissions:
If you submitted an award nomination, they will automatically be considered for the 2010 institute.  However, if you submitted a scholarship request, those will need to be re-submitted.

More Information on scholarship requests will be available in early 2010.

Highlights from the 2008 Professional Development Institute in Atlanta, GA
If you missed the 2008 Professional Development Institute in Atlanta, GA, you can view some of the highlights from this informative and exciting event.  View highlights
 

Joan Carrera Memorial Scholarships
View the Guideline document for more information.

NSDTA sponsors an annual professional development institute that brings together many human services trainers and training management staff members, as well as university partners, who participate in a variety of workshops, seminars, and other networking opportunities. These Institutes have proven to be excellent vehicles for human services training professionals to learn about the latest information, research, techniques, equipment, and materials used in the management and delivery of training and staff development.

NSDTA sponsors an annual professional development institute that brings together many human services trainers and training management staff members, as well as university partners, who participate in a variety of workshops, seminars, and other networking opportunities. These Institutes have proven to be excellent vehicles for human services training professionals to learn about the latest information, research, techniques, equipment, and materials used in the management and delivery of training and staff development.

NSDTA believes the opportunity to attend its Institutes should be shared with as many human services training professionals as possible, but it also recognizes that many agencies simply may not have the funds necessary to send staff. To that end, NSDTA has decided to offer the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend our annual Institute. These scholarships are being named for Joan Carrera, a pioneer in staff development and training from HHS, and a true friend, mentor, and inspiration to NSDTA.

NSDTA is pleased to offer the opportunity to recognize outstanding performance in the training and development field. Awards are open to any individual, agency, company, or program that provides training for public sector employees in the area of human services. 

NSDTA offers awards in the following categories:

• Quality Award for a Training Agency OR Training Program
• Distinguished Service in Training (Individual Only)
• Lifetime Achievement (Individual Only)

The National Staff Development and Training Association (NSDTA) represents training professionals working in public human services.  Each year, NSDTA sponsors a Professional Development Institute. 

The NSDTA Institute serves as a forum for the advancement of knowledge and skills of Training Services professionals from beginner to seasoned specialist. The goal of each presentation is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the adult learner. The desired result for each workshop is a participant enriched in knowledge, skills and attitude.

NSDTA invites presentations featuring areas of knowledge, skills and program development representing the wide range of services and programs provided by Training Services, Quality Assurance and Organizational Effectiveness professionals.

If you’re looking for tips for presenting workshops, check out our Guidelines for Workshop Presenters.

This institute is the premier national training and networking event for people involved in human services training, staff development and organizational development.  Presenters represent governmental agencies including human services, public health, child welfare, corrections and human rights, as well as nongovernmental agencies including private sector child welfare and community-based organizations.

Goal of the Professional Development Institute
Through its annual Professional Development Institutes, The National Staff Development and Training Association works to:

• Advance knowledge and skills of Human Services Training, Staff Development, Quality Assurance and Organizational Effectiveness;
• Provide for the interactive exchange of ideas, research, practice models and products, programs and technologies
• Promote interaction, affiliation and leadership among Training Services Professionals within the Public Human Services.

Last updated on 04/07/2009
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