Training Requests

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Training Requests

Training Requests

The Request for Training Form (OSDT-2) is to be used to request approval for participation in training, workshops or conferences. The OSDT-2 must be submitted without regard to the source of payment of expense or the source of instruction. (Training provided by outside sources such as colleges, agencies, private vendor hospitals, etc. is included.)

	The employee completes Sections I and II of the Request for Training Form (OSDT-2) in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form and submits the form with attached agenda, brochures and required justifications through the Chain of Command for approval. The employee should read and follow the instructions on the reverse side of the OSDT-2 under the “NOTES” category.
	The completed form OSDT-2 and attachments should be submitted by the requesting employee with sufficient lead time to allow review at each level of employee’s Chain of Command and still arrive in the Office of Staff Development and Training at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled training, workshop or conference.
	For training requiring registration, ground transportation and/or lodging reservations, the applicant will be responsible for making these arrangements unless otherwise advised. The applicant should coordinate any needed airline reservations through the Office of the Controller.
	The employee will be notified of approval by the Office of Staff Development and Training.
	Questions regarding the completion and/or submission of the OSDT-2 should be addressed to the appropriate Field Training Coordinator or Correctional Training Instructor.

Upon completion of the approved training, the employee is required to submit the completed Trainee Evaluation Sheet (OSDT-29), Reimbursement of Travel and Other Expense (DC-114) and the DOC Travel Authorization (DC-850) to the OSDT In-Service Manager. According to State Budget regulations, requests for reimbursement of Travel Expense must be filed with the DOC Controller’s office no more than 30 days after the travel period ends. “Travel Period” is defined as the calendar month during which the travel occurred. Travel expenses filed after this time frame will not be paid.