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Thinking about the online training for SOARING 2 that you have completed, please indicate how you feel about each of the statements below. Please indicate your response according to the following scale:
 
 
1. Online Platform:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
a. I felt the look of the website was interesting.
b. I felt the navigation was easy to follow.
c. I felt that online training was engaging.
d. I found the audio component of the online training to be easily accessible.
e. I had considerable trouble going through the online training due to technological issues (e.g., pages loading slowly, freezing).
f. I did not feel overwhelmed by the online material.
g. Overall, I felt that the online training program was not too difficult to use.
h. I would have preferred the training to be provided in a more structured classroom format.
i. I feel that the online training approach has real practical value.
 
 
 
2. Issues/Concerns:
   
 
 
 
3. Suggestions for Improvement:
   
 
 
4. Modules and Content
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
a. Overall, I think the modules reflect important probation topics.
b. The content was well structured and flowed logically.
c. The content reflected information that was new to me.
d. The basic content was a good review of familiar information and concepts.
e. The opportunity to apply the content to case studies was helpful.
f. The audio and video components were useful in helping me to understand the information in the modules.
g. The training would be more useful if it contained more audiovisual and interactive components.
h. Completion of the content prompted me to reflect on how I approach my caseload.
i. The difficulty level of the modules was appropriate.
j. I found it was possible to skip over some material because of familiarity or lack of relevance to my day-to-day tasks.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
I feel that the quality of my work on the job will improve as a result of completing this training program.
The case studies in the modules and quizzes were realistic.
I felt that the training material provided me with knowledge and skills that will be useful on the job.
The job aids will be useful when working with offenders on my caseload.
The case studies in the modules and quizzes helped me to apply the materials.
The training met my expectations for information/ knowledge/skills enhancement.
 
 
 
5. Issues/Concerns:
   
 
 
 
6. Suggestions for Improvement:
   
 
 
7. Quizzes
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
a. In general, the evaluation methods were fair.
b. Overall, I felt the quizzes were not too difficult.
c. Overall, I felt the quizzes were right length.
d. Overall, I felt the quizzes helped me better understand the material.
e. The advanced quizzes helped me understand how to apply the skills learned.
f. Receiving feedback on quiz responses helped me better understand the material.
g. It was helpful to talk to my coach after I did not pass a quiz multiple times.
 
 
 
8. Issues/Concerns:
   
 
 
 
9. Suggestions for Improvement:
   
 
 
10. Time Commitment
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree N/A
a. Overall, I felt the time to complete the online training was appropriate.
b. I was able to dedicate my time to learning the material without being distracted or feeling rushed.
c. I had time to think carefully about each concept presented in the training.
d. Time pressures made it difficult for me to complete the program without using shortcuts to get through faster.
e. I felt dedicated to learn every concept presented in the program as fully and deeply as possible.
f. Time constraints prevented me from completing all of the modules and quizzes.
g. Time constraints prevented me from completing all of my assigned observations.
 
 
 
11. Issues/Concerns:
   
 
 
 
12. Suggestions for Improvement:
   
 
 
13. Thinking about your role as a participant in observations for the SOARING 2 training, please indicate how you feel about each of the statements below. Please indicate your response according to the following scale:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
During the SOARING 2 study, my coach observed me during contacts with offenders either in person or over the phone.
My coach seemed uncomfortable conducting observations.
Overall, I think my experience being observed was valuable.
I felt comfortable being observed.
The role of a coach is different than the role of a supervisor.
My coach provided useful feedback after observing me.
I do not think the observations were very useful.
My coach was knowledgeable about the skills for which they were providing feedback.
When my coach gave me feedback on skills the rationale for the recommendation was tied to what I learned in SOARING 2.
My coach followed up on recommendations made to me in previous observations.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My coach recognized that not all skills were applicable in all observations.
I have the skills to implement all of the recommendations my coach made.
My coach gave me positive feedback when I used skills appropriately.
I I felt comfortable discussing my frustrations using skills with my coach.
My coach gave examples of how I could have used skills in particular situations.
My coach adjusted their expectations and/pr framed their recommendations based on the difficulty level or resistance of my clients.
my coach referred to specific evidence-based practices when providing feedback.
My coach gave me feedback that was clear and constructive.
My coach was able to answer questions I had about the SOARING 2 materials.
My coach and I discussed the extent to which my use of skills during observations was consistent with the EBPs taught in SOARING 2.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My coach and I set goals for developing my use of skills.
I understood how to improve my use of skills based on the feedback and recommendations from my coach.
My coach is skilled at using the techniques learned in SOARING 2.
My coach took sufficient time to provide me with feedback on my observations.
My coach encouraged me to develop new skills.
My coach always seemed to be annoyingly checking on my work.
My coach helped me solve difficult issues with the offenders on my caseload.
When offenders on my caseload focused on their past my coach recommended I focus the offender's case plan on current reasons for offending behavior.
My coach discussed using the behavioral offense chain to identify offenders' triggers and problem behaviors.
My coach rarely discussed prior observations or prior feedback during subsequent observations.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My coach discussed interventions for offenders that target their criminogenic needs.
My coach and I spent more time discussing skills that I had difficulty using.
My coach asked me about following up with offenders on my caseload who I had referred for services.
My coach asked me how I could include the offender in developing their case plan.
My coach and I discussed how to identify and respond to indications of problem behaviors.
When I discussed a particular problem with an offender, my coach and I discussed the plan I put in place to address the problem in subsequent contacts.
When I discussed events in offenders' past during contacts my coach asked me how these events contribute to the offenders' current problems.
 
 
 
14. How many times did your coach observe your interactions with offenders?
   
 
 
15. Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My use of skills has improved as a result of the observations.
I can effectively link offenders' life problems to managing criminogenic needs.
I encourage offenders to be involved in creating their case plan.
I can effectively establish a rapport with offenders.
I feel comfortable using tools (i.e. decision grid) to build offender motivation.
I tell the offenders I work with that they can change and maintain a crime-free lifestyle.
I develop action plans with my offenders, including target behaviors.
I feel comfortable using tools (i.e. offense chain) to build offenders' problem solving skills.
I help the offenders on my caseload to identify realistic, non-offending strategies to attain goals.
I respond appropriately to offender ambivalence and/or roll with resistance.
I demonstrate a firm but fair supervision style when working with offenders.
 
 
 
16. If the study was extended, would you want to participate in the observations portion of the SOARING 2 training?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
17. Why not?
   
 
 
 
18. Please describe any challenges you have faced participating in observations.
   
 
 
 
19. How can the observations be improved?
   
 
 
 
20. What types of activities would be useful to promote use of the skills learned in SOARING 2?
   
 
 
 
21. What challenges (if any) did you personally experience during the SOARING 2 training?
   
 
 
 
22. What else was going on in your organization at the time of the SOARING 2 training? For example, changes in key personnel, other trainings, organizational restructuring, etc.
   
 
 
 
23. Why did you decide to participate in this training?
   
 
 
 
24. What did you learn from this training?
   
 
 
 
25. How would you describe yourself (select all that apply)?
 
White/Caucasian
 
Hispanic/Latino
 
American Indian/Alaska Native
 
Black/African-American
 
Asian/Pacific Islander
 
Other
 

 
 
 
26. What is your age?
   
 
 
 
27. What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
28. What is your job title?
   
 
 
 
29. Do you work in a special unit?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If yes, please specify:
   
 
 
 
30. How long have you worked for the department?
   
 
 
 
31. What is the highest academic degree you hold?
HS Diploma Associates Bachelors Masters GED Other  
 
 
 
32. Do you hold any professional credentials, certifications, or licenses?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If yes, please specify:
   
 
 
 
33. What is your typical caseload size?
   
 
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