1. TEAM F: Revising JSOCC to Develop more Proficient Instructors
(Professional Development Model)
Goals:
Developing more Proficient Instructors
Increase overall professionalism
Increase effectiveness of Course(s)
Modernize Professional Development Model
Guiding Policies
CCR 145-2
CCR
USACC JSOCC Phase I POI
USACC JSOCC Phase II POI
NEW Curriculum – CMV3
Discussion
Recommendations
SMEs: Mr. Blackman – Ms. Parks
Reviewed Current POIs and Schedules
Reviewed Course After Action Reviews
Basic
Advanced Course
Review of Distant Learning Courses
Phase I
Phase II
Small Group Reflection
Precertification DL – NEW
Changes to BASIC Course
Changes to ADVANCED Course
Changes to DL

2. Sustaining Instructor Proficiency JROTC Professional Development
Brigade Instructor Training Workshops
Change Cycle to: 4 Years
Advanced Course - JSOCC
~60 Hrs
Brigade Instructor Training Workshops
Goal: Within 1st Year of Hire
Basic Course - JSOCC
~ 60 Hours
Brigade Instructor Training Workshops
Goal: Within 2yrs of Hire
Distant Learning Education Courses (4)
~50 Hours
Brigade Instructor Training Workshops
Instructor Certification - Hired
PreCertification Distant Learning (IQC) (IQT)
~6-10 Hours
Instructor Certification and Training Continuum

3. Sustaining Instructor Proficiency JROTC Professional Development
Provide
Visibility
JSOCC Basic Course
After Action Reports
&
The Course
Instructor
Reflections
JSOCC Advanced Course After Action Reports
&
The Course
Instructor
Reflections
Exportable
Training
Modules
and
Materials
USACC
Annual
Training
Guidance
BDE
Instructor
Training Workshops
DAI Shops
Identified Strengths/Weakness
To Shape Guidance for
BDE Summer Training
and
DAI Opportunity Training

4. BRIGADE SUMMER TRAINING

5. Continuing Certification 560 Instructors (or 50%) Trained in 2018
HQ, 6th BDE
HAAF
6th Brigade conducted 3 Training Workshops each summer:
AL, LA, MS in Jackson, MS for 200 instructors (July 2018)
GA in Atlanta for 160 Instructors (July 2018)
FL, PR, VI in Orlando for 200 instructors (August 2018)
3 intense days of Proficiency Training (a lot of hands on)
Cadet Command & Brigade JROTC Staff are trainers
UVI
PR & V.I.
Puerto Rico
0 DAIs

6. Pre Certification JROTC Professional Development
Updated Certification Requirements
BLUF: Better Prep for Classroom and JSOCC
New Training Modules will be incorporated into the Certification Process.
All Training materials will be available on the USACC Web Portal
Once modules are completed applicant will receive “certificates” to be submitted with their Certification Application.

7. Pre Certification JROTC Professional Development
Updated Certification Training Modules
Admin 000 – Welcome to JROTC
Admin 100 – JROTC History
Computer skills/abilities (Excel)
Orientation to CM and JUMS
New Instructors First 100 days (manual)
4 Phase Lesson Plan

8. Pre Certification JROTC Professional Development
Updated Certification Training Modules
Start building your tool box: Access to Curriculum, Instructor Handbook, USACC Regs, JUMS/CM Manuals
Fiduciary Responsibilities
Classroom Management Techniques
- TTP’s/Protocols, Critical Thinking, Questioning Techniques, Differentiated Instruction
Videos of SME’s Teaching Best Practices

9. REVISING JSOCC Phase I – BASIC Course
BLUF – Changes focused on increasing time on Instructional and Classroom Management Strategies.
Day 1
Reduced Director’s briefings by 1 hour
Afternoon: Introduction to Instructional Strategies (3 Hrs)
Eliminate: TOIH Brief – Provide handout and offer as a Tutorial Subject
Days 1 – 4: Add tutorial at the end of each day (approximately 1 hr) to reinforce daily instruction: student instructor or guest brigade SME led.
Day 2 and Day 3
No Changes: Focuses on CM and JUMS

10. REVISING JSOCC Phase I – BASIC Course
Day 4
Added 30 Mins to JROTC Curriculum
Added 30 Mins to JPA
Expanding Ethics to 90 Mins (+30)
Adding Teacher Profession Expectations Course (+30 mins)
Day 5
CHANGE: Formalize “Best Practices” through SAI/SME briefs (Hang on Portal)
ADD: Director’s Outbrief (+30min)

11. REVISING JSOCC Phase II – Advanced Course
BLUF – By and large, current advanced course POI remains relevant.
Day 1
Reduced welcome and Director’s briefings by 30 mins each (2 hrs to 1 hr for both briefings)
Moved CNACI briefing from afternoon to morning
Added Introduction to Protocols & Advanced Teaching Practices (ATP) for 1 hr
Rationale – Allow more time (1 hr) for ATP and eliminate interruption between ATP end-of-day reflections.
Days – Added tutorial at the end of each day (approximately 1 hr) to reinforce daily instruction: student instructor or guest brigade SME led.

12. REVISING JSOCC Phase II – Advanced Course (con’t)
Date
Time
Activity
Day 1 (Monday)
Welcome & Course Outcomes Briefing
Director’s / Deputy Director’s Briefing
CNACI
ROTC / MJC Briefing
Introduction to Protocols & Advanced Teaching Practices (ATP)
Lunch
ATP Discussions & Activities
End of Day Q&A
Tutorial

13. Developing More Proficient Instructors
Changes in Instructor Eligibility:
Future JROTC Applicants to have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Effective New CCR 145-2

14. QUESTIONS?