All staff (including full time, part time, on call, new employees, interns and volunteers) are required to participate in at least 24 hours of training each year.

Ongoing mandatory training includes all federal, state and agency compliance topics, as well as accreditation required topics. The frequency and length of time for ongoing mandatory training is based on regulation or standard.

Specific job duties and responsibilities require additional ongoing mandatory training in areas identified by regulation or standards. Some examples include, but are not limited to MCAS and Alternative Assessments, Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Adventure Program training, NYPUM training, Medication Administration training, PAYA Instructor training, RCYCP Certification, and ServSafe training.

Hillcrest Educational Centers additionally mandates ongoing training in areas other than those governed by regulatory and accreditation standards. These trainings are intended to introduce, remediate or enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for delivery of services, quality of programming and positive treatment outcomes.

Behavior Support Training takes place annually within the first month of the new school year.

For the details related to Mandatory Training requirements, please refer to the section on required training below.