To qualify for the training academy, applicants must agree to all steps outlined below, regardless of prior MI training, and agree to specifications outlined in the Motivational Interviewing Training Academy application.

Phase I 1. 18 hours (2 ½ days) of MI training (MI-1 Basic Concepts) upon completion of training participants are assigned a coder/coach for remote skill development. Month 1

Participant size: 20 (Adult & Juvenile) Location: CMIT; Sam Houston State University Trainers: Texas CJ MINT Members Date: January 18-20, 2012 Cost: Inclusive fee of $395.00 (plus mileage, meals, and lodging) for components included in steps 1-7 and steps outlined in Phase III (3 separate training events, training materials, coaching, coding, and feedback).

2. Within 15 days post training, participants submit a 20 minute digital audio taping of live MI session. On or before the 45th day post training, the tape will be coded using the MITI 3.1.1 and a coaching feedback session (live or telephonic) will be conducted with participant by assigned coach. Months 1-3

Phase II 3. 12 hours (2 days) of Advanced MI training. Live skill practice and coaching feedback emphasized, participants begin work on agency implementation objectives. Month 3

Participant size: 20 (All participants return) Location: CMIT; Sam Houston State University Trainers: Texas CJ MINT Members Date: April 25 – 26, 2012 Cost: Included with original fee

4. Within 30 days post Advanced MI Training, participants submits digital audio taping of live session to assigned coder/coach. On or before the 30th day post training the tape will be coded using the MITI 3.1.1 and a coaching feedback session (live or telephonic) will be conducted with participant. Months 3-7 * (See #5)

5. Prospective MI Trainer participants continue to submit tapes to coder/coach until reaching competency (4.0) using the MITI 3.1.1. Coding System. By the end of the 7th month, participants must meet competency to proceed to #6.( If participants have not reached competency by the end of the 7th month, skill assessment will be evaluated by the Training Team to determine whether a provisional status may be assigned in order for the participant to advance to the TNT).

6. Selection for inclusion in the train-the-trainer session based on demonstration of competency in MI from tape reviews and with the endorsement of the Agency Director. 7. Selected pool of candidates have completed steps 1-6 are aligned to proceed to a 24 hours Train the Trainer course. Month 8 (In the event all candidates have reached competency before the 7th month Phase III may be moved to an earlier date.)

To qualify for Phase III, applicants must have completed steps outlined above and reached competency on the MITI 3.1.1 and received information and guidance from their coach on implementation, skill development and coding instruments

Phase III 1. Phase III of the Motivational Interviewing Training Academy includes live skill demonstration of training material and agency implementation planning discussion. Training materials, exercises, handouts and all the necessary materials new trainers will need to train their agencies will be provided from the MINT trainers delivering the training. For consistency of application, Phase III training material and new trainer training material will mirror material trained in MI 1 and Advanced MI. Month 8 or later depending on trainer scheduling.

Participant size: All from MI 1 and Advanced who have reached competency per MITI 3.1.1 Location: CMIT; Sam Houston State University Trainers: Texas CJ MINT Members Date: August 27-29, 2012 Cost: Included with original fee

2. Within 90 days of completing the TNT, participants should complete a minimum of 24 hours of Coding and Coaching Training and continue receiving on-going support and guidance from their coder/coach, MIT or MINT. The Texas MI Trainer Academy Team will arrange a fee based MITI 3.1.1 Coding System training, consistent with the expressed desire of new trainers.

Participant size: Optional Interested individuals who have completed M Trainer Development Academy Location: TBD Trainers: Texas CJ MINT Members Date: TBD Cost: Additional costs – not a part of this training, but a logical future step