Juvenile Personnel Training Program
The University of Oklahoma Juvenile Personnel Training Program (JPTP), a program of the National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS), provides centralized, all-inclusive training to human service personnel of Oklahoma’s public or private non-profit organizations or alternative schools. Three decades of dedication to timely, relevant programming has made JPTP one of the most respected and comprehensive competency-based training programs of its kind in the United States. In recent years, the role of JPTP has grown significantly; from simply providing training for youth serving agencies, to playing a vital role in moving state-wide initiatives forward.
For more information or to find out if you work for an agency that is already a member, contact Lou Truitt, Program Supervisor at (918) 660-3700.
To participate in our training services, download and complete our application process.
To view and download current workshop announcements. (August/September/October)
Watch for the FY09 Training Schedule in September 2008.
To view and download the JPTP Spring/Summer 2008 Newsletter.
JPTP Eligibility
To qualify as a participating agency in The University of Oklahoma Juvenile Personnel Training Program, these criteria must be met:
- be an Oklahoma public or nonprofit social service agency
- serving children and youth is your agency’s major emphasis
- have three or more staff, or
- operate an alternative education program.
How to Register for JPTP Workshops
Pre-registration and on-site registration are required. Your agency receives workshop announcements approximately four weeks before a scheduled month of workshops. Watch for them and pre-register as soon as you can. Phone the JPTP office at (918) 660-3700. When you call, ask about openings in the workshop you want to enroll in. If the workshop is full, place your name on a waiting list; you’ll be contacted as soon as an opening occurs.
Special Needs
If you have special needs, inform the person taking your registration. We provide services for persons with disabilities. Let us know your need.
On-Site Registration
During the registration period on the first morning of the workshop, check in and complete your registration process. This provides documentation for your continuing education units (CEUs) and a record of your attendance.
Workshop Hours
Unless otherwise indicated in the workshop announcement, one-day workshops begin with registration at 9:00 am and continue from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Two-day workshops begin with registration on Day One at 9:00 am and training from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Day Two training is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Pre-requisite Requirements
Courses may require educational and/or experience prerequisites that are noted in the monthly announcements. Please read the prerequisites and be sure you meet them prior to preregistering.
Need to Cancel?
If, after preregistering, you find you can’t attend, please contact our office immediately. Your prompt notification allows us to contact those on the waiting list. Your cooperation is appreciated.