Juvenile Personnel Training Program

The University of Oklahoma Juvenile Personnel Training Program (JPTP), a program of the National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS), provides centralized, all-inclusive training to human service personnel of Oklahoma’s public or private non-profit organizations or alternative schools. Three decades of dedication to timely, relevant programming has made JPTP one of the most respected and comprehensive competency-based training programs of its kind in the United States. In recent years, the role of JPTP has grown significantly; from simply providing training for youth serving agencies, to playing a vital role in moving state-wide initiatives forward.

JPTP Eligibility

To qualify as a participating agency in The University of Oklahoma Juvenile Personnel Training Program, these criteria must be met:

• be an Oklahoma public or nonprofit social service agency
• serving children and youth is your agency’s major emphasis
• have three or more staff, or
• operate an alternative education program.

For more information or to find out if you work for an agency that is already a member, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Program Supervisor at (918) 660-3700.

JPTP Training Schedule

View and download the entire September 2011 through June 2012 JPTP training schedule.

JPTP Newsletter

View the 2011 fall issue of the JPTP Newsletter.

JPTP Workshop Announcements

View and download the JPTP 2012 March/April Workshop Announcements.
View and download the JPTP 2012 January/February Workshop Announcements.

How to Register for JPTP Workshops

Pre-registration and on-site registration are required. Your agency receives workshop announcements approximately four weeks before a scheduled month of workshops. Watch for them and pre-register as soon as you can. Phone the JPTP office at (918) 660-3700. When you call, ask about openings in the workshop you want to enroll in. If the workshop is full, place your name on a waiting list; you’ll be contacted as soon as an opening occurs.

Special Needs

If you have special needs, inform the person taking your registration. We provide services for persons with disabilities. Let us know your need.

On-Site Registration

During the registration period on the first morning of the workshop, check in and complete your registration process. This provides documentation for your continuing education units (CEUs) and a record of your attendance.

Workshop Hours

Unless otherwise indicated in the workshop announcement, one-day workshops begin with registration at 9:00 am and continue from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Two-day workshops begin with registration on Day One at 9:00 am and training from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Day Two training is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Pre-requisite Requirements

Courses may require educational and/or experience prerequisites that are noted in the monthly announcements. Please read the prerequisites and be sure you meet them prior to preregistering.

Need to Cancel?

If, after preregistering, you find you can’t attend, please contact our office immediately. Your prompt notification allows us to contact those on the waiting list. Your cooperation is appreciated.

JPTP Training

Submit a Trainer Abstract for JPTP training (.doc)