PREPaRE Workshop FAQs
How can I arrange a PREPaRE Workshop for my district or agency?
How do I find a
trainer in my area? | What do the trainers
charge? Can I hire one of the primary PREPaRE authors/developers?
What expenses should
be covered? | Who supplies the
workshop materials?
What are the costs of
materials? | Are there any other costs involved?
How are food,
beverages, etc. handled? | Do we have to sponsor
both workshops at one time?
How many people can
attend each workshop? | What are the fees for
participants?
How long are the
workshops? | Who do you recommend
attends Workshop 1?
Who do you recommend
attends Workshop 2? | What is a Trainer of
Trainers?
Does a trainer have
to complete both Workshop 1 and Workshop 2 before attending a ToT? |
What is the purpose
of the Trainer of Trainers program?
What are the costs of
materials for the Trainer of Trainers (ToT) Workshops? | How do I find Trainer
of Trainers program?
Who developed the
NASP PREPaRE program?
PREPaRE curriculum developers/core trainers are members
of the National Association of School Psychologists as well as leading national
experts in school crisis prevention and response. They are Steve Brock, Ted
Feinberg, Shane Jimerson, Rich Lieberman, Amanda Nickerson and Melissa Reeves
members of the original NASP PREPaRE Workgroup.
Several Workgroup members are also members of NASP’s National Emergency Assistance Team (NEAT), a group of specially trained school
psychologists who provide crisis response support to schools significantly
impacted by trauma. In addition to formal training, PREPaRE core work
group developers have direct experience designing and implementing crisis plans
and responding to crises.
How can I arrange a PREPaRE Workshop for my district or agency?
Agencies, school districts, communities, universities or a school
can contract for PREPaRE Workshops directly with any PREPaRE
trainer. Fees are negotiated with the trainer(s) for the presentation and they
are typically reimbursed for travel, meals and lodging. They may also contact
the NASP office at prepare@naspweb.org for general information about
scheduling a PREPaRE training. Specific
inquiries about PREPaRE will be routed to the current PREPaRE chair or cochair or Dr. Ted Feinberg NASP
Assistant Executive Director.
How do I find a
trainer in my area?
There is a list of trainers by state on the NASP website. Follow
this link to a list of trainers with NASP PREPaRE Trainer status: http://www.nasponline.org/prepare/localtrainers.aspx
What do the trainers
charge? Can I hire one of the primary PREPaRE authors/developers?
Presenter fees will vary and are established by the trainers
themselves taking into account schedules and competing training
requests. The authors of the PREPaRE curriculum currently
charge a standard fee of $1500 per day, plus all travel, lodging,
and meal expenses. Local PREPaRE Trainers establish their
own fees but, sponsors should anticipate being asked to cover all workshop related travel , lodging and meals.
What expenses should
be covered?
Round-trip
mileage or transportation from home to airport/training site, food (per diem or
receipt reimbursement – at your discretion), hotel, rental car and airfare (if
applicable).
Who supplies the
workshop materials?
Materials are
ordered for workshops through the NASP office Cite your name and contact information here and must be conducted by a PREPaRE trainer verified by NASP.
What are the costs of
materials?
All workshop materials are ordered through the NASP office (http://www.nasponline.org/prepare/PREPaREMaterials.doc)
for a per-participant fee.
* Workshop
1 Participant materials fee of $20.00 per person
This fee includes a spiral bound booklet that includes the PowerPoint presentation, supplemental handouts, and a supplemental resource CD.
* Workshop
2 Participant materials fee of $30.00 per person, payable to NASP
This fee includes a spiral bound
booklet that includes the
PowerPoint presentation, supplemental handouts, and a supplemental
resource CD.
Are there any other costs involved?
Any other costs
associated with conducting the training, such as fees for space or rental equipment
(e.g., LCD projector, laptop, microphone) are the financial
responsibility of the sponsoring
organization.
How are food,
beverages, etc. handled?
If the
sponsoring organization chooses to provide food, beverages, etc during the
training this cost may need to be included in workshop fee.
NOTE: If a participant needs to incur travel, food, and/or
hotel expenses to attend a training workshop, these expenses are, as a rule,
the responsibility of the participant and are not factored into price guidelines
mentioned above.
Do we have to sponsor
both workshops at one time?
The two core PREPaRE workshops can be offered
separately; however, they are complimentary and it is recommended for
participant continuity that both workshops be offered at one time.
How many people can
attend each workshop?
Workshop 1 can accommodate 15 to 100 participants
Workshop 2 can accommodate 15 to 40 participants (Workshop 2 requires
two trainers)
What are the fees for
participants?
The sponsoring
organization (e.g., state association,
school district) is allowed to charge a workshop fee if warranted to help cover
expenses. This decision and the workshop
fee price are decided by the sponsoring organization.
How long are the
workshops?
Workshop 1 is a one day (8 hour) workshop (includes 1 hour
for lunch and two 15 minute breaks)
Workshop 2 is a two-day (13 hour)
workshop (includes 1 hour for lunch and two 15 minute breaks each day)
Who do you recommend
attends Workshop 1?
School crisis teams,
school mental health personnel, administrators, community liaisons,
school resource officers and any other professionals and support staff that
will be involved in crisis planning/preparation.
Who do you recommend
attends Workshop 2?
Although more
focused on mental health crisis intervention and recovery, it is relevant to anyone who serves on a school crisis intervention team.
What is a Trainer of
Trainers?
Once a participant completes Workshop #1 and/or Workshop #2,
he or she is eligible to attend the Trainer-of-Trainers (ToT)
for that particular workshop(s) and become a PREPaRE Trainer. After
successful completion of the ToT(s), PREPaRE Trainers are able to provide PREPaRE
workshops.
Does a trainer have
to complete both Workshop 1 and Workshop 2 before attending a ToT?
Although it is recommended that a prospective trainer
complete both PREPaRE workshops, some individuals choose to complete
just one workshop and become a trainer for that specific workshop (and not the
other).
What is the purpose
of the Trainer of Trainers program?
One of the primary goals
of the PREPaRE curriculum is to build local capacity.
It is anticipated that such training will become a part of
building local/regional capacity and expanding consistent, standardized service
delivery. This in turn makes dissemination
of this curriculum and long-term capacity building cost effective.
What are the costs of
materials for the Trainer of Trainers (ToT) Workshops?
All Trainer of Trainer workshop materials are ordered
through the NASP office (http://www.nasponline.org/prepare/PREPaREMaterials.doc)
for a per-participant fee (The ToT materials fee is in addition to the workshop fees
mentioned above).
* Workshop
1 Participant materials fee of $40.00 per person
This fee includes all presenter notes that accompany each slide, the PowerPoint presentation, supplemental
materials, and a Trainer CD.
* Workshop
2 Participant materials fee of $60.00 per person, payable to NASP
This fee includes all presenter notes that accompany each slide, the PowerPoint presentation, supplemental
materials, and a Trainer CD.
How do I find Trainer
of Trainers program?
Local agencies, school districts, and/or schools can
contract directly with NASP for a ToT. Alternatively,
NASP sponsored ToTs are held at least annually in
different locations around the country. For more information about upcoming ToTs contact Suzy Tyburski styburski@naspweb.org.