Become a L.E.A.D. Certified Instructor
1-Day Training
Upcoming Dates
For Current L.E.A.D. Instructors & Anyone Teaching in Classrooms
Description: This condensed training is designed for law enforcement officers who are already L.E.A.D. trained to get you up and running with the Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) curriculum. This is also designed for LEOs not yet trained in the L.E.A.D. program but who are trained to teach in the classroom, as well as educators and prevention specialists.
For Elementary School (grades 3, 4, or 5): During registration, choose the specific level you will teach.ย Current L.E.A.D. instructors can get their Teaching Set free of charge by using code RECERT at checkout.
For Middle School (grades 6, 7, or 8), High School (grades 9 and 10) or Transitions (grades 11 and 12): The cost of the Training Set is waived with an implementation agreement. If your agency chooses not to implement after your training, we will invoice for the cost of the Training Set ($125 plus shipping and handling).
5-Day Training
Upcoming Dates
For Comprehensive Training & New Instructors
Description: Open to anyone not yet trained to teach prevention-based programs in the classroom.
What youโll gain: Extensive training covering how to teach in the classroom and two levels of the LST curriculum.
During registration:ย Choose the specific level you will teach from the two covered. You will keep the Training Set from the level you will implement. If your agency chooses not to implement after your training, we will invoice for the cost of the Training Set
Schedule a Training
Have a group ready to take their L.E.A.D. certified instructor training? Contact our Programs Team today to schedule a 1-Day or 5-Day training near you.
Set for Success
L.E.A.D. Instructors Make a Difference
The success of your L.E.A.D. program is directly related to the officer in the classroom who instructs the students. L.E.A.D. suggests instructor candidates possess the following: at least two yearsโ experience as a police officer. The best candidate for the officer instructor training program should be comfortable with public speaking and display an outgoing and positive personality. In addition, the successful candidate should be engaged in the community with a strong desire to make a positive impact through drug and bullying prevention training programs.
Two+ years on the job as an officer
Comfortable with public speaking
Outgoing and positive personality
Engaged with the community
Excited to make a positive impact through prevention programming