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Why take this training?
Saving land for the long term requires sound ethical, legal and technical practices. These courses are the first step in learning, adopting and implementing the practices that will make your land trust successful for the long term.
Who should take this training?
The curriculum is for all land trust board members, volunteers, and staff who want the land they save today protected tomorrow. The practices covered form the foundation of responsible and effective land trust operations and land conservation activities. It’s not just for accreditation!
How are courses being delivered?
The courses will be available in print, online and at in-person trainings. Land Trust Alliance members will be able to download a free PDF or access the courses on line. Everyone else can buy a curriculum book or pay a nominal fee to download an electronic PDF from www.lta.org/publications.
The courses will be delivered on a regular basis by qualified trainers at conferences and special events sponsored by the Land Trust Alliance and many partners. Your land trust can even host its own training by downloading student workbooks and instructor manuals. Contact learn@lta.org for more information about scheduling.
How many courses are being developed?
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There will be 15 courses addressing 42 practices from the Alliance’s Land Trust Standards and Practices.
What will I learn in the training?
Each course will contain:
- Sample documents to provide learners with examples of how other land trusts have implemented the practice;
- Templates (if applicable) to guide learners in writing their own policies;
- Case studies to demonstrate how land trusts implemented the practices; and
- Lists of additional resources for further study.
When the learner leaves training, s/he will be able to:
- Explain the key components and the importance of the practice(s);
- Know when, how, and what strategies to use in implementing the practice(s) in the near- and long-term; and
- Understand how to plan for the resources (human and financial) and know where to find further information or resources to help implement the practice(s).
Are there any prerequisites to the training?
No, the course materials are designed for learners new to the subject or those who want a refresher. Will this training be required for accreditation?No! It is a resource for organizations that need to gain certain skills or implement specific practices before applying for accreditation. Taking a course will not guarantee success in accreditation, but will provide the background and skills necessary for a land trust to prepare for accreditation.Will this training replace the other training currently available?
No, this training will augment, not replace, training now offered through state and regional land conservation conferences, Rally, and other events.
When will training be available?
Courses are now being rolled out across the country; all courses will be available nationwide by the end of 2008.
Will I need to take all of the courses? |
Caribou calf grazing along the
Coastal Plain in the Arctic Wildlife
Refuge, Alaska.
Photo by Ken Madsen
The Land Trust Alliance does not anticipate that many people will complete all 15 courses. Rather, individuals will choose courses that fill gaps in their expertise. Land trusts would be wise to assess the knowledge and skills of their board, staff and volunteers to determine who needs to be trained in what practices in order to effectively implement Land Trust Standards and Practices.
These courses are designed to teach new land trust professionals about Land Trust Standards and Practices, while also furthering the training and perhaps introducing new techniques for folks that have been in the business for years.
Who is creating and teaching the new curriculum?
The Land Trust Alliance has chosen skilled land trust practitioners to write these courses. In addition, all courses are peer-reviewed to ensure accuracy and regional diversity of practice.
In addition to writing the books, the course authors are creating instructor manuals that will enable experienced practitioners in any region of the country to teach the courses. This strategy will help make the curriculum widely available across the country through training events sponsored by land trusts, state and regional land trust service providers and others.
How will instructors get training materials?
Qualified instructors will be able to download the materials from the Land Trust Alliance web site, purchase copies from the Land Trust Alliance or obtain them from a state service center.
How will course materials be kept up-to-date?
The Land Trust Alliance will design and implement a system to evaluate and revise the Curriculum. We will continue to review Rally, regional conferences, the Land Conservation Leadership Program, and other training programs in order to provide land trusts with the resources they need. Your feedback is welcome and encouraged!
How can I get more information?
Information about the Standards and Practices Curriculum is on our website [http://www.lta.org/training/curriculum]. We will provide regular updates on the site and through our new monthly eNewsletter. For more information or to ask questions, please contact Mary Burke, curriculum manager, at mburke@lta.org or 202-638-4725 extension 325.
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