Trainer's Edge Conference

“For all Persons Involved In Training or Who Would Like to Do Training”

The Trainer’s Edge curriculum is for anyone who will be delivering training at the pack, district or council level. Trainer’s Edge is required for any Scouter on the district and council training teams, Pack Trainers,as well as though serving on Wood Badge Staff. It is recommended for Commissioners and any Scout Leader who wants to learn to communicate ideas better.

MARCH 20, 2010
AT
THE DEVOS FAMILY CENTER FOR SCOUTING
3213 WALKER AVE., NW GRAND RAPIIDS, MI 49544
9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30 AM

The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE Conference is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer with a focus on the participant, while raising the level of skill a trainer brings. This course is intended to “train the trainer” on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media.

Trainer’s EDGE covers the following four modules:

• Module 1—Communicating. Review the basics of verbal and nonverbal communication for a trainer, introduce the EDGE model, and give the participants an opportunity to use the model.
• Module 2—Logistics, Media, and Methods. Review media and methods a trainer uses to deliver a syllabus.
• Module 3—Directing Traffic and Thoughts—Review how to developing a course culture, facilitation, participant focus, and managing the group.
• Module 4—Participant Session—Provide practice in delivering participants’ prepared presentations and feedback.

COST: $10.00
(this includes lunch and materials)

TO REGISTER: Complete and return the attached registration form by March 11, 2010 to: Gerald R. Ford Council, BSA; 3213Walker Ave.; Grand Rapids, MI 49544 or Fax: 616-785-0835.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Council Training Chair, Lee Hildebrand @ 616-850-0704 or or Aaron Gach at the DeVos Family Center for Scouting at 616-785-2662; 888-BSAGRFC or ;

Prerequisite: A participant taking this course must come prepared to present a short 5-10 minute presentation on a scouting topic of their choice.