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For the purpose of reviewing prospective providers for an L-course training product, it is an agency responsibility to determine what their needs are for additional providers and course packages. The NWCG Leadership Subcommittee role is to provide course evaluation assistance upon agency request to determine if the prospective provider meets the requirements to become an Approved Provider for the NWCG leadership curriculum.
Evaluation Team
The NWCG Leadership Subcommittee evaluation process will be conducted using a team that consists of 2 or 3 individuals, with a team leader appointed. All members of the evaluation team must have strong involvement in training at the geographic area or national level. The evaluators must have previously attended or helped deliver the particular course in question and must have instructor experience at the 300 level or higher in the NWCG curriculum. The NWCG Leadership Subcommittee will select the evaluation team members. Funding for the evaluation team travel expenses will be the responsibility of the requesting agency.
Evaluation Format
Courses will be evaluated relative to the NWCG leadership curriculum intent, instructor requirements, instructional design guidelines, and all content objectives as outlined in the Course Instructional Design Criteria. The NWCG Leadership Subcommittee has developed an evaluation form that addresses these topics (see links below). The format to summarize the evaluation team observations will be as follows:
General Findings
Deficiencies and Suggestions:
The final written evaluation shall focus on the areas in need of improvement (termed deficiencies) as observed by the evaluation team. These should be agreed upon by the evaluation team. Observations from the evaluation team should provide specific details and examples of the key areas in need of improvement. There should also be suggestions that are shared with the prospective provider cadre to help insure improvement.
Summary and Recommendation:
The final written evaluation should give specific recommendations to the sponsoring unit or agency as to future actions related to this course. If the provider is approved, it should be stated clearly how the agency(s) should proceed in using the prospective provider. If the provider is not approved, it should be stated how the agency(s) could continue to work with the prospective provider in the future to achieve an approved course, or if they should discontinue working with the prospective provider. Names of agency contacts where the prospective provider can address questions should be listed.
Click here for L-380 Evaluation Form
Click here for L-381 Evaluation Form
Click here for L-480 Evaluation Form
Click here for L-580 Evaluation Form
Currently Approved Providers, Certifying New Lead Instructors
In lieu of a formal evaluation team conducting on-site evaluations for each new lead instructor, currently Approved Providers of L380, L381 and L480 course packages must complete and submit the New Lead Instructor Certification Checklist to the NWCG Leadership Subcommittee. The provider must then receive notice of certification from the NWCG Leadership Subcommittee prior to using the instructor in a Lead capacity.
Click here for New Lead Instructor Certification Checklist
The NWCG Leadership Subcommittee maintains the prerogative to audit and evaluate any given course or instructor for the purpose of assessing quality of instruction.
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