SLA Application

Supervisor Leadership Academy (SLA) Application

Please read everything carefully and fill out all required fields. Please note Supervisors and their Supervisees will not both be permitted to attend the same academy (this includes facilitators).
The Supervisors Leadership Academy (SLA) is designed to prepare first-line Probation Department supervisors for their role as change leaders.

Leadership can be defined as a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Whether this is your definition or not, being an effective leader is key for any supervisor. This SLA program is designed to take you to the next level as a leader in your department.

Core Topics to be covered:

❖ Leadership Roles
❖ Organizational Culture
❖ Learning Organization
❖ Evidence-Based Practices
❖ Leading and Managing Organizational Change
❖ Cycle of Conflict
❖ Workforce Diversity
❖ Performance Measures
❖ Data-Driven Decision Making
❖ Reward and Recognition
❖ Coaching and Mentoring

*Please note participants will be expected to connect with their team members over the intersession break to complete a team assignment and prepare a presentation for Week 2
SLA OFFERINGS 2022-2023

CENTRAL REGION - SLA FRESNO
Week One: December 5-9, 2022
Week Two: January 23-27, 2023

*Application Due Date: November 4th, 2022
SLA you are applying for:*

ACADEMY SCHEDULE

Week One:
Monday – 10am to 5pm
Tuesday to Thursday – 8am to 5pm
Friday – 8am to 12pm

Week Two:
Monday – 10am to 5pm
Tuesday to Thursday – 8am to 5pm
Friday – 8am to 1pm (with graduation
being from 12pm to 1pm)

Lunch will not be provided.

STC Certification: Certified for 68 Hours for both weeks.
STC # Week One: 04447812 (34 Hours)
STC # Week Two: 00532788 (34 Hours)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR INFORMATION

FIRST, please fill out your immediate supervisor's information, you will need to download the Immediate Supervisor Endorsement Form below, and have them fill out the attached document. You will then need to scan and upload the completed document before you can finish completing your application. Thank you!
DOWNLOAD HERE: Immediate Supervisor Endorsement Form
Then, upload the completed form here:*

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Immediate Supervisor Name:*

First NameLast Name
Immediate Supervisor Email:*
example@example.com
Immediate Supervisor Work Number:*

ATTENDEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please fill out the following questions carefully and thoughtfully.
Length of time employed in community corrections:*
Length of time employed by probation:*
Length of time in current position:*
Do you supervise any staff in your current position?*

YESNO
If YES, how many staff do you currently supervise?
Previous management/leadership/lead worker positions (indicate title, assignment, and length of time in position, number of staff supervised): *
Previous management, supervision and/or leadership training and development courses completed:*
Have you taken the Supervisor Core training?*

YESNO
If YES, when:
Have you taken a Real Colors course?*

YESNO

ATTENDEE SUBMISSION ESSAY:

Please write your essay in the field below or attach a document in the file upload section. This essay should describe your expectations of the Supervisors Leadership Academy and how it can help you develop in your leadership role. The essay needs to be no longer than a paragraph or two but should clearly state what you hope to gain from the experience, and the benefits you and your department would receive from your participation in the Leadership Academy, if you are selected.
Please write your essay here:*
File Upload (if needed or preferred)

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APPLICANT COMMITMENT AND SIGNATURE:
If selected to participate in the Supervisors Leadership Academy, I agree to attend all classes and complete all Academy assignments and requirements.*

YESNO
Attendee Signature:*

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Supervisor Leadership Academy (SLA) Application