Train the Trainers for Defenders

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October 22 - 23, 2025 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Chapel Hill

Registration is closed for the 2025 Train the Trainers for Defenders Workshop.

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.

For information about other public defense education courses, visit our Public Defense Education site.

AGENDA

You can view the 2025 agenda here.

REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee for non-IDS employees is $375. There is no fee for IDS state employees.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

Per the State Bar, this course is not eligible for CLE credit.

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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”

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.

MATERIALS

Program materials will be available under the "Materials" tab above. Materials are posted as they are received by instructors.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.