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COURSE COORDINATORS:  click here for the link and instructions on submitting a TEL Event proposal.

TEL classes require registration through DOI Learn. Prior to registration, please check with your local TEL Site Coordinator to see if they can accommodate the TEL class. Contact information can be found under the TEL Sites tab.

Click here for illustrated instructions on how to locate and apply for TEL classes in DOI Learn.

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Class evaluations are available up to 2 weeks after the class has occurred.

Counts toward the 40 hour annual supervisory training requirement Counts Towards 40 icon indicates that this course counts towards the supervisory training requirement.

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Nov 23 2009
Legal Updates
12:30-4:30pm ET
Course Code = NPS-LAW2000 Last Day to Register: Nov 22, 2009

Four hours of Legal Update training presented by NPS and FLETC staff. This training is for any Law Enforcement Officer in the NPS. Check back at theTEL website or the FLETC website for specific topics to be discussed.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Nov 24, 2009
TEL Go Live!
1:00-2:00pmET
Course Code = N/A No Registration

This is a 60-minute session used to test equipment, practice setup procedures and make sure all is ready for a new year of TEL programming. For sites that use videoconferencing equipment to connect to TEL training, this is anexcellent opportunity to verify connectivity and to understand processes in working with the videoconferencing bridge.There will be time to ask questions and get a real understanding of how your system works. Parks are encouraged to use this session to train new or alternate TEL Station Points of Contact. This program will not be listed in DOI Learn. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to jim_boyd@nps.gov.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Nov 30-Dec 2, 2009
Retirement Planning for Civil Service Employees
12:00-4:00pm ET each day
Course Code = NPS-UNC6400 Last Day to Register: Nov 29, 2009

Designed for Civil Service employees and CSRS Offset employees within 5 years of retirement eligibility to help employees better understand their federal benefits to make informed decisions regarding retirement and insurance. This is a 12-hour class over 3 days (4 hours each day).

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Dec 3, 2009
FWS/NPS - Evaluating Interpretation & Education: Getting Started
2:00-4:00pm ET
Course Code = OUT8D00 Last Day to Register: Dec 2, 2009

This two-hour broadcast with US Fish & wildlife Service and National Park Service will detail five key componnents of starting an evaluation of an interpretive or educational program or product including: identifying program and evaluation needs; writing and refining evaluation questions; identifying indicators; using existing resources to find the data you need; and, discussing the many tools available to collect the data. Following this program, a conference call will be held to discuss any questions or comments with participants. The toll-free number and the times for this conference call will be provided during the program. Search under OUT8D00 or Education and Outreach.

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TEL Network

Dec 7, 2009
Legal Updates
12:30-4:30pm ET
Course Code = NPS-LAW2000 Last Day to Register: Dec 6, 2009

Four hours of Legal Update training presented by NPS and FLETC staff. This training is for any Law Enforcement Officer in the NPS. Check back at theTEL website or the FLETC website for specific topics to be discussed.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Dec 9-10, 2009
National Indian Programs Training Center (NIPTC) - You Should Hear What They're Missing: Hearing Loss Prevention
1:00-4:00pm ET
Course Code = NBC/DOIU-HRM-5031 Last day to register: Dec 8, 2009

This workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly implement a hearing loss prevention program that will protect employees from work related hearing loss. Target Audience includes Safety Officers, collateral duty safety officers, refuge management, school principals, school superintendents, residential life/dormitory managers, education line officers, supervisors and all employees in leadership roles who are responsible for implementing a hearing loss program. Search on NBC/DOIU-HRM-5031 or 'hearing loss' in DOI Learn.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Dec 15, 2009
Progressive Discipline and Dealing with Misconduct
1:00-3:30pm ET
Course Code = NPS-SML6210 Last day to register: Dec 14, 2009
Counts toward the 40 hour annual supervisory training requirement

Do you know what constitutes misconduct in the workplace? Do you wonder what to do if your employee is consistently coming in late for work? Do you have an employee who has trouble following your instructions or getting projects done on time? Learn the answers to these questions and some effective ways you as a supervisor can deal with these issues. During this course, you will learn how to use the DOI Table of Penalties and identify the steps you should be aware of to effectively deal with misconduct in the workplace. This is a companion course to “Resolving Performance Issues”.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Dec 16, 2009
Resolving Performance Issues
1:00-3:00pm ET
Course Code = NPS-SML6106 Last day to register: Dec 15, 2009
Counts toward the 40 hour annual supervisory training requirement

You as a supervisor play a key role in accomplishing your park mission through effective performance management. In order to fulfill your responsibilities in this area you need to understand the difference between performance and conduct problems; informal and formal methods for dealing with poor performance; and how to prepare performance improvement plans or PIPs. This course is designed to provide you with basic information in these areas. This is a companion course to “Progressive Discipline and Dealing with Misconduct”.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Dec 17, 2009
Leave Administration: The Mystery Unraveled
1:00-4:00pm ET
Course Code = NPS-SML6107 Last day to register: Dec 16, 2009
Counts toward the 40 hour annual supervisory training requirement

Continuing changes to leave entitlements, particularly in the area of family related leave, has made balancing employee leave requests and organizational needs a real challenge and somewhat of a mystery for supervisors. This course helps supervisors understand the different types of leave available; how to manage the leave use of their employees in accordance with the law, agency regulation and local policies; and in such a way as to be able to accomplish the goals of the organization.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Jan 4, 2010
LE Refresher
12:30-3:30pm ET
Course Code = NPS-LAW2010 Last day to register: Jan 3 2010

Three hours of varied topics will be discussed. Check back at the TEL website or the FLETC website for details.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Jan 26, 2010
LE Refresher
12:30-3:30pm ET
Course Code = NPS-LAW2010 Last Day to Register: Jan 25, 2010

Three hours of varied topics will be discussed. Check back at the TEL website or the FLETC website for details.

  Interactive Television
TEL Network
Push to Talk Microphone Interaction

Counts toward the 40 hour annual supervisory training requirement

NOTE: The NPS Supervision, Management and Leadership Training Manager has reviewed and approved these courses marked with the "Counts Towards 40" icon to count towards supervisory training requirement.

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