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IDOC Leadership Programs

Women in Leadership

The program was created to provide training and support to high-potential staff who are not yet in supervisory positions, allowing them to better function as peer leaders in their current roles.


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Leadership Academy

A blended format of lecture and team building activities, the Leadership Academy teaches teamwork, communication, leadership and general life skills.


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Peer Leadership

Program supports the growth of front-line leaders within the IDOC. The program was created to provide training and support to high-potential staff who are not yet in supervisory positions, allowing them to better function as peer leaders in their current roles.


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Experienced and Emerging Leaders

Four session program designed for participants who exhibit the potential to become a leader within their organization.


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Executive Leadership

Program designed to prepare individuals for Organizational Leadership roles. This program will challenge participants to learn practical leadership and management skills to lead high-level workgroups.


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IDOC Supervisory Programs

Principles of Custody Supervision

Designed to provide supervisors in the custody ranks an opportunity to learn and discuss the required competencies and then apply them through exercises.


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DOC Supervisory

Required for all IDOC Supervisory classifications within 12 months of promotion date.


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Influential Leadership

Go from Peer to Supervisor. Learn how to approach conversations to make them more effective, give honest feedback, and address disciplinary issues with an employee.


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Not finding what you are looking for?

The Division of Workforce Engagement offers various Instructor Development Courses. These courses include New Trainers Orientation, Training for Trainers, Curriculum Development, and Presentation Skills.

Additional Training Resources for Correctional Professionals

  • American Correction Association

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  • Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

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