Train the Trainers for Defenders
This workshop is co-sponsored by the Office of Indigent Defense Services.
Through this workshop, attendees will learn principles of adult learning, how to create learning objectives, how to use principles of adult learning and learning objectives to design effective training sessions, and principles and techniques for effective facilitation of small groups. Participants will also have the opportunity to work in small groups on either designing a training session on a topic of their choice or facilitating small group work.
This workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 22 through Thursday, October 23.
Registration is now closed for the 2025 Train the Trainer for Defenders Workshop.
For information about other public defense education courses, visit our Public Defense Education site.
Additional information
AGENDA: You can access the agenda here.
FEE: The registration fee for non-IDS employees is $375. There is no fee for IDS state employees.
CLE CREDIT: Per the State Bar, this course is not eligible for CLE credit.
HOTEL INFORMATION: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill (1742 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC) for $136 plus taxes and fees. The hotel reservation deadline is Tuesday, October 7. To reserve a room, please refer to the hotel’s website here or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “90H” or “Train the Trainers”.
Materials for the 2025 Train the Trainer for Defenders (October 22-23, 2025) can be found online.
Kayla Fowler
