Curriculum training is essential to assure that your instructors deliver Dibble materials with fidelity while meeting the needs of the young people they serve. Our Training Specialists provide a highly interactive, in-depth training experience.
Benefits of training your staff:
- Improve program fidelity
- Increase instructor confidence and competence
- Streamline curriculum delivery
- Enhance grant performance
- Gain knowledge from the implementation experience of our training team
The Dibble Institute provides virtual and in-person training options for our programs.
To learn more information, please complete our Training Inquiry form or contact us at 800-695-7975 or RelationshipSkills@DibbleInstitute.org.
Training of Educators (TOE) will build the competence and confidence of your front line staff to deliver the content with fidelity.
A TOE includes:
- Curriculum overview and theory of change explanation
- In-depth lesson-by-lesson examination
- Hands-on use of curriculum’s essential teaching tools
- Examples of the flexibility of curriculum implementation
Upon completion of a TOE, participants will be able to:
- Explain the philosophy and research base of the program
- Confidently implement the curriculum using interactive strategies that foster positive participant outcomes
- Practice and deliver essential lessons and journal usage as intended to maintain the fidelity of the curriculum
- Access two hours of complimentary Technical Assistance (with the purchase of a Group Training Agreement.)
To schedule a TOE, complete our Training Inquiry form or contact us at 800-695-7975 or RelationshipSkills@DibbleInstitute.org.
What people have said:
“The trainers were enthusiastic and listen closely to participants responses with an unbiased mindset. Very well prepared!”
“I liked the breakout sessions and sharing because it makes the training more personable and you get to know your fellow participants!”
“The facilitators were excited about the materials, and were obviously experts in presenting this curriculum. They were also concerned about us as learners, and gave us the support, space, and time we needed.”
Training Technical Assistance (TA) Sessions allow your staff to dive deeper into the curriculum content after an initial training.
Now that your staff has facilitated a Dibble program, they may have additional questions about content, delivery, or implementation. Scheduling a curriculum TA session will deepen their understanding and improve their approach. TA sessions are customized for your organization’s needs because we want to meet your facilitators where they are and prepare them to provide even better service to youth.
To schedule a TA Session, complete our Training Inquiry form or contact us at 800-695-7975 or RelationshipSkills@DibbleInstitute.org.
We offer virtual and in-person training options to prepare your team for implementation.
Virtual Training Options
(For Love Notes, Relationship Smarts PLUS, or Mind Matters)
Delivered over 5 consecutive days (3.5 hours/day) via Zoom.
- Individual Virtual Seats ($995 per person)
- Best for: Organizations training 1–6 facilitators.
- Your team will attend training with other organizations.
- Multi-Group Virtual Agreement ($6,995 flat fee)
- Best for: Organizations training 7+ facilitators or managing staff turnover.
- Your team will attend training with other organizations .
- How it works: Your organization can register up to 25 people in Dibble trainings for one curriculum throughout the year. For example, train 10 staff in April and save your remaining 15 seats for new hires later.
- 2 complimentary hours of Technical Assistance provided.
- Closed Virtual Training ($6,995 flat fee)
- Best for: A private, dedicated Zoom training exclusively for your organization. Customization options are available.
- Capacity: Up to 25 staff members.
- This is a flat-fee, single-event agreement, not a seat-based package. Whether you train 10 people or 25, the fee is the same and no “remaining seats” carry over to future sessions.
- 2 complimentary hours of Technical Assistance provided.
In-Person Training
(For Love Notes, Relationship Smarts PLUS, or Mind Matters)
Delivered over 3 consecutive days (approx. 8:30am – 4:30pm) at your location.
- Closed In-Person Training ($6,995 + estimated $2,500 for trainer travel/lodging)
- Best for: Organizations wanting in-person, private training for their team. Customization options are available.
- Capacity: Up to 25 staff members.
- Your organization is responsible for providing the training space.
- This is a flat-fee, single-event agreement, not a seat-based package. For example, if 12 people attend your in-person session, you do not have 13 seats left over for future virtual sessions. Any staff needing certification later can purchase individual virtual training seats at the $995 individual rate.
- 2 complimentary hours of Technical Assistance provided.
Need a formal quote? Ready to discuss training? Or, if you’re interested in a more customized training or training in Money Habitudes, Emerging Relationships, or Project WITH, please contact us at Rachel@DibbleInstitute.org or Carlie@DibbleInstitute.org or fill out the Training Inquiry form.
Training of Trainers (TOT) is a rigorous training program leading to becoming a Certified Dibble Trainer.
The goal of the TOT is for Certified Dibble Trainers to understand, experience and learn the Dibble Training Model equipping them to lead the Love Notes TOE with their organization’s facilitators. Once trained, these educators will be able to implement Love Notes with youth effectively and with fidelity in multiple settings.
In order to apply for a TOT you must have:
- Successfully completed a Dibble-certified Training of Educators in the most recent adaptation of the curriculum
- Have taught and/or observed the majority of the curriculum within the last year, with a minimum of 6 months of programming experience in the most recent adaptation of the curriculum
- Complete and submit our Dibble TOT application
- Agree to the TOT terms and conditions
- Have a copy of the most recent adaptation of the curriculum
If you are interested in learning more about our TOT process, please contact our Director of Research and Training, Dr. Rachel Savasuk-Luxton at Rachel@Dibbleinstitute.org or our Training and Research Coordinator, Carlie Kaeppler, at Carlie@Dibbleinstitute.org.