Agenda
New Directors Training
Please note that the New Directors Training sessions will be closed to corporate partners, except for CLA Associates (former DOC directors). All meals and receptions, however, will remain open to everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Sunday, December 7, 2025 (Travel Day)
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4:00 - 6:00 PM
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Registration & Badge Pick Up
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5:00 - 6:00 PM
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New Directors Training Welcome Reception
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Monday, December 8, 2025
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8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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9:00 AM
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Welcome & Introductions
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9:15 AM
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Introduction to CLA
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9:30 AM
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You’re a Director, Now What?
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10:15 AM
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Engaging Stakeholders Panel
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11:00 AM
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Break
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11:10 AM
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Effective Communication, Time Management, & Considerations for Corrections
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Leadership Roundtable |
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2:00 PM
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Director 101
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2:50 PM
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Break
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3:00 PM
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Executive Session – Directors Only
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All Directors Symposium
The All Directors Symposium sessions, meals, and receptions will be open to corporate partners and CLA Associates (former DOC directors), unless otherwise noted.
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Monday, December 8, 2025
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4:00 PM
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Registration & Badge Pick Up
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5:00 - 6:00 PM
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All Directors Symposium Welcome Reception
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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9:00 AM
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Welcome, Posting of the Colors, & Conference Overview & Introductions
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9:10 AM
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History of Corrections
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10:00 AM
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From Blueprint to Bars: Navigating Every Phase of Correctional Facility Construction, Opening, and Closure
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10:50 AM
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Break
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11:05 AM
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Right Bed, Right Time
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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The Power of Message: Shaping Effective Corrections Communication
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1:45 PM
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Business Meeting
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2:00 PM
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Key Issues - Round Table
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2:45 PM
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Break
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2:55 PM
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Executive Session (Closed - DOC Directors and Staff Only)
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5:00 PM
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Reception – Open to All Attendees
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6:00 PM
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Francke, Clements, and Wainwright Awards Dinner – Directors and Associates Only
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Wednesday, December 10, 2024
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8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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9:00 AM
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Welcome & Recap
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9:05 AM
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Executive Session (Closed - DOC Directors & Staff Only)
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10:45 AM
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Break
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10:55 AM
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From Voices to Impact: Effective Advocacy in Corrections
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11:30 AM
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2025 Director’s Report Findings: Evaluating Solutions & Successes Highlighted in Correctional News
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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AI Panel
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2:00 PM
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Piloting a Suicide Predictive Risk Model in Prison Systems: A New Approach to Suicide Prevention in Corrections
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2:50 PM
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Break
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3:00 PM
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Legal
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5:00 PM
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Farewell Reception - Open to All Attendees
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Thursday, December 11th (Travel Day)
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