(This page was updated 1/12/2024)
Supervisor Training and Recognition Program
The Supervisor Training and Recognition Program was officially adopted by the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) and the State Conservation Commission (SCC) at their August 2, 2010, Joint Meeting. The program is based on national guidance provided by the National Association of Conservation Districts and the National Association of State Conservation Agencies.
The Division of Conservation (DOC) developed 14 training modules that can be used to teach supervisors and staff the basic operations of Conservation Districts. The Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) developed two training modules that are posted on their website found at http://www.kacdnet.org/. This brings the total to 16 Supervisor Training Modules. The intent of these modules is to have education materials readily available to conduct "in-house" training in district offices. These modules are especially useful when new supervisors are elected or new staff members are hired.
Program Completion Instructions
- All Supervisors must complete all 16 training modules.
- Supervisors may complete the training modules at monthly board meetings.
- Upon completion, the Supervisor is required to complete and sign the Completion Report (Chairperson must also sign the report). The Conservation District must then submit the report to DOC by October 1 for the Supervisor(s) to be recognized at the KACD Annual Meeting in November of the same year.
- DOC reports the names of Supervisors that have completed the required training modules to KACD by October 1 of each year.
- These Supervisors will be recognized for their achievement at the KACD Annual Meeting and Convention.
"Proud to Serve"
Acknowledgments: Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, South Dakota, Virginia, and Washington State Conservation partnerships that developed the material included in this publication.
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