Bringing a Dibble Institute Instructor Training to your site:

The Dibble Institute would be happy to bring a dynamic Instructor Training to your private group or to your community. We can conduct our standard One-Day Training for groups as small as 20 participants or as large as several hundred.

• We offer two types of training: Connections and/or Love U2^®
  • Pricing is the same for Connections or Love U2^®.
  • Both types of trainings offer an overview of research and theory supporting youth relationship education and marriage education.
  • For more information on the differences between Connections & Love U2^®, please click on the Connections & Love U2^® homepages.
  
  
• We have a specialized team of knowledgeable presenters at two fee levels.
  • Author Presenters include Charlene Kamper and Marline Pearson. Authors have limited availability.
  • Outreach Educators have been hand picked by the Dibble Institute for their exceptional knowledge of the programs and experience in presenting the program.
  
  
• The cost of training depends on several factors.  Pricing for training is based on the number of participants and the level of presenter(s). Prices, based on a contract received by the Dibble Institute no later than six weeks prior to the event, range as follows:



# of Participants	One Day/ One Trainer	Two Days/ One Trainer	One Day/ Two Trainers	Two Days/ Two Trainers
Under 40	$2500	$4000	NA	NA
41-80	NA	NA	$4500	$7000
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# of Participants	One Day/ One Author	Two Days/ One Author	One Day/ One Author & One Trainer	Two Days/ One Author & One Trainer
Under 40	$3000	$5000	NA	NA
41-80	NA	NA	$5000	$8000

*We calculate our fee on a specific number of participants and are unable to credit for lack of attendance. Furthermore, we charge for all persons in attendance and do not allow observers or "drop-ins." If you choose to allow any person(s) into the training for free, you will still be charged for that person.

• The price above includes:
  
  
• Training Fee
•  Travel Expenses
• Handouts for presentation
• Certification of Training
  


• The price does NOT include:
  
  
• Curriculums needed for training
• Cost of shipping materials to the training site
• Transportation to and from the airport and to and from training facility
• Expenses associated with the training venue
• Expenses associated with audio/video equipment required
• Expenses associated with refreshments
• Other miscellaneous expenses
  


• Standard Materials for each participant included in the Training Fee:
  
  
• Resources
  • Why Marriage Matters Brochure
  • Making the Love Connection Teen Relationships, Pregnancy and Marriage
  • Ten Things Tens Need to Know Flyer
  • Sample Lesson Plans
  • Articles on Relationship Education
  • Other Handout Materials
• Certification
  
  
  
• Standard Materials for each participant included in the Curriculum Price of $290 a unit:
  
  
• Love U2^® 
  • One Instructor’s Kit
  • The Art of Loving Well

OR


• Connections
  • One Instructor’s Kit
  • Ten Student Workbooks

 

More Information on How to Host a Training

The Dibble Institute would be happy to bring a dynamic Instructor Training to your private group or to your community. While not required, our hands-on training will make your staff feel more confident and comfortable in successfully teaching the Connections and Love U2^® programs. Our well-qualified staff will equip teachers and youth workers with the tools needed to present the programs in a variety settings and to a wide range of teens. When developing the type of training a group needs, the Dibble Institute strives to meet the individual needs and diversity  of your organization.  Please let us know what will be most beneficial to your groups needs.
Our experienced Training Coordinator will assist you through the process from beginning to end. To host a workshop you will need to:

1. Decide upon the type of Workshop or Training you want:

• Connections or Love U2^® or Both
• Level of presenter: Author or Outreach Educator

2. Provide an initial estimate of the number of participants
3. Select and procure the workshop site
4. Order Curriculum Materials for training
5. Work with Training Coordinator on all details

For further information, please contact Irene Varley.

For more information on Specific Curriculums and Training Opportunities, Click here.