Typically,

• For one-day courses at a unique location, an instructor will receive 16 hours of compensation. This includes 8 hours for teaching, 4 hours for setup, and 4 hours for take-down after the course is over.
• For one-day courses with multiple deliveries at the same location, an instructor will receive 4 hours for setup, 4 hours for take-down, and 8 hours per day of teaching.

If an instructor must travel to the training location and it requires an overnight stay, NDPTC will pay for the instructor's airfare and lodging. Note: NDPTC is federally funded and all applicable rules and regulations must be followed in terms of travel.

NDPTC provides uniform shirts for all instructors. They are black collar shirts with a white NDPTC logo. Instructors are expected to wear these shirts to all courses they are teaching, and tuck them in. Instructors are representing NDPTC as well as the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. They should be neat and professional in appearance.

Typically all materials required for the course -- including computer equipment, projectors, handouts, etc. -- are shipped in pelican cases directly to the training site or to the host agency. If NDPTC requires your assistance regarding training equpiment or materials, you will be notified ahead of time.

Instructors must become familiar with:

• How to setup and use any equipment that the course requires. This may include a laptop computer, a projector, microphone, and iClickers (applies to the AWR-228 training only).
• How to use software such as Microsoft Powerpoint and how to navigate presentation slides.

Instructors represent NDPTC, DHS, and FEMA. Oftentimes, host agencies in other states are coordinating training for large groups of emplolyees. We expect NDPTC instructors to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor in the classroom and with participants.

For upcoming courses, instructors have access to:

• Logistics, including date, time, location, information pertinent to the training site, and any course requirements for the attending participants.
• All required deadlines that apply to participants, such as the registration deadline, the Pre-test deadline, etc.
• All reading material for the course.
• The class roster, including participant name, discipline, and Pre-test score (if the Pre-test was done online).
• A summary of Pre-test responses (for courses that have the online Pre-test enabled). This helps the instructor to understand the level of knowledge of the material that will be presented, or to know which topics may require more detailed discussion in class.

For past courses, instructors have access to:

• Summary results, including how many participants passed or failed the course.
• The final class results for each participant, including individual Pre-test and Post-test scores.
• The course evaluation results.

Updating your availability via our website helps NDPTC in scheduling future courses. We recommend instructors keep their availability up-to-date as much as possible.

A bio is required of all certified instructors. The information is made available for participants interested in taking NDPTC courses. Instructor bios are viewable under the "Instructors" tab.

NDPTC provides participants with all the course materials they will need. Materials include, but are not limited to:

• Participant handout -- a hardcopy of the Powerpoint slides with space to take notes
• Participant guide -- available in digital form for download from our website
• Supplemental materials -- as applicable to the course
• An NDPTC pen

• For certified courses, participant guides are available for download from our website. Note: Participants are not required to print or bring the participant guide to class. In addition, participants may download the guides to their own laptop computer or tablet device and bring that to class.
  
• For non-certified courses, participant guides are provided in the course either via CD or USB drive. They are not posted on our website until the course has been certified and assigned a course catalog number by FEMA.

Instructors may provide PDF versions of the Powerpoint presentation to participants.

For general instructions, click here for the PDF guide.

Please check to ensure there are batteries in the device. If not, an extra set of batteries are typically included in the packaging. NDPTC utilizes models that are equipped with a removable USB drive that connects directly to the computer. Try to remove the USB drive from the device and insert into an appropriate port on the computer. Turn ON the presenter (typically a switch on the side of the device). You may have to wait a moment for both units to connect.

Yes. NDPTC must report data to FEMA for all course deliveries. Either the online Pre-test must be completed, or a paper Pre-test must be submitted.

Yes. NDPTC must report data to FEMA for all course deliveries. Either the online Post-test must be completed in class, or a paper Post-test must be submitted.

Evaluations are optional, however, NDPTC appreciates receiving feedback from participants as it helps to improve the course and any future deliveries. Instructors should encourage participants to submit evaluations as much as possible.

Online Evaluations must be "enabled" for the specific course delivery before participants will be able to submit an evaluation online. Please contact NDPTC staff to make this option available.

Evaluations are anonymous. The NDPTC system has a flag to know whether a participant took the evaluation or not. However, when an evaluation is submitted, it cannot be linked to a specific person. The flag is simply to know who can take the evaluations online or not, but no identifying information is stored with the evaluations. For this same reason, evaluations submitted in error cannot be deleted for a specific participant.

The After Action Report is a brief form completed by an instructor after completion of the course. The form provides NDPTC with valuable feedback from the instructor regarding coordination of course materials, logistics, the training facility, and instructor dynamics during deliveries.

NDPTC coordination staff review After Action Reports upon completion of a delivery for information regarding equipment failure, facility issues, and other information that may help to improve our training delivery efforts in the future.

NDPTC is required to report data to FEMA for all course deliveries. Therefore, instructors are responsible for ensuring that all forms submitted by participants are returned to NDPTC. This includes any hardcopy registration forms, the Pre-test answer sheets, the Post-test answer sheets, and the Course Evaluation forms.

Instructors are responsible for ensuring that all equipment is packed properly in the pelican cases it was originally transported in. All relevant instructions will be provided to the instructors prior to the course start date.