Corrections_Today_September_October_2019_Vol.81_No.5

Professional Development

Professional Development Update

E-learning course catalog — another addition! ACA offers a wide variety of topics to help you grow professionally

By Casandra DePalma

suited to all students, as the pace of the course solely depends upon the learner, which differs greatly from traditional courses. E-learning also accommodates various learning styles, using different functions for ease of retention. Students can access their courses on their own and are not barred by the schedule or time constraints of a typical classroom setting. These reasons and more are why we want you to explore all of the options that ACA’s e-learning program offers. We now offer the following categories: –– Security and Inmate Management –– Legal Issues –– Mental Health –– Juvenile Corrections –– Supervision/Management Each of these categories are made up of at least four courses or more, and each category can be purchased as a package, allowing an individual or agency to specifically target their training.

ACA wants to cater to you and your organization. We have multiple purchase options, a subscription that allows access to all courses in the catalog and specific package offers, and courses that can simply be paid for one at a time. We will continue to provide a variety of options for those in the corrections field to engage in and grow professionally, so be on the lookout for what comes next. We will continue to provide a variety of options for those in the corrections field to engage in and grow professionally.

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W e have recently updated our e-learning course catalog on our website, www.aca.org. If you are looking to grow profes- sionally, earn continuing education unit (CEU) credits or simply learn something new, check out our e-learning courses to begin your educational journey today! E-learning is a medium that is

Casandra DePalma is the director of Professional Development at the American Correctional Association.

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