Education Services

Training Excellence Program


Making a Difference in Court Education

The Training Excellence Program provides recognition to trainers and /or curriculum developers who have demonstrated a commitment to judicial excellence by their service to the courts. The Training Recognition Subcommittee of the Judicial Staff Education Committee (JSEC) selects outstanding trainers and training developers. 


Pictured Left to Right: Hon. Michael R. Bluff, Yavapai County Superior Court; Hon. Roxanne Song Ong, Phoenix Municipal Court;  Dyhanna Anderson; Detective Mark McClain; Shelly Bacon, Yavapai County Superior Court. Anderson and McClain were 2010 Excellence Award recipients.

 
Congratulations to our 2010 Training Excellence Award winners who were honored at the Training Coordinator Conference on June 3, 2011:

·         Dyhanna Anderson, Field Trainer/Training Coordinator for Yavapai County Superior Court

·         Detective Mark McClain, Prescott Police Department

 
 Read about the 2009 Training Excellence Awards
 Read about the 2008 Training Excellence Awards
 Read about the 2007 Training Excellence Awards

 Training Excellence Awards Roster

NOMINATIONS
Who Can Be Nominated for An Award?

The Training Excellence Award may be granted to anyone who has taught a COJET accredited program, designed or developed an online training program, such as individual computer-based training(CBT),or CENTRA delivered online classes, or developed COJET accredited curriculum for a training program.
What Should My Nomination Include?

Nominations will be reviewed by the Judicial Staff Education Committee (JSEC), a subcommittee of COJET.  Up to seven candidates may be selected each year.  Recipients of the Training Excellence Award will be chosen based on the following selection criteria.  Your nomination should include a detailed description of how the trainer(s) and /or curriculum developer(s) effectively:

  • Demonstrates a command of the subject area or topic covered

  • Creates an engaging, motivating and positive learning environment

  • Ensures participants understand the material presented (i.e. checked for understanding, materials at appropriate level, solicits feedback…)

  • Creates quality training exceeding expectations through innovation and interaction.

  • Demonstrates appropriate, respectful and effective communication for the targeted audience and delivery method.

 

 

How Do I Obtain a Nomination Form?
 

Where Do I Submit My Nomination Form?

 

  
Save and e-mail your form to vmurillo@courts.az.gov

        • Click File Menu… Save As…
        • Save to your hard drive
        • Attach file to your email and send
        • Keep an electronic copy

Nomination forms must be submitted to the Education Services Division no later than December 31 to qualify for selection.

TRAINING EXCELLENCE AWARD
When will the Training Excellence Award Recipients be Announced?

Awards will be announced and presented to outstanding trainers and curriculum developers during an awards recognition reception, hosted by the Judicial Education Staff Committee (JSEC), in the Spring each year.

 
Who do I contact if I have questions?  

Vikki Murillo

Arizona Supreme Court

Education Services Division

(602) 452-3060 or (602) 452-3005
vmurillo@courts.az.gov