#ILEETALive with Halcyon Frank

Join Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis with Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development at the Denise Amber Lee Foundation. We will revisit insights from her presentation at the 2024 ILEETA Conference and Expo, focusing on enhancing focus, retention, and learning strategies. Uncover how the brain encodes memories and learn to apply these principles to your training programs. Halcyon brings 9 years of experience in emergency communications and a passion for empowering professionals. 

Recorded On 24 April 2024 at 7:00 (CST)

Hosts:

• Brian Hill
• Todd Fletcher
• Joe Willis

Guest:

• Halcyon Frank, Director of Training and Development, Denise Amber Lee Foundation

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction:
   • Halcyon Frank’s background and role as the Director of Training and Development for the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.
   • The focus on training and development for emergency communications and law enforcement.
2. Halcyon’s Experience at the Conference:
   • First-time attendance and presentation at the conference.
   • Positive feedback and encouragement from fellow trainers.
   • The diversity of training sessions and topics offered.
3. Session Insights:
   • Halcyon’s session focused on how we learn and applying that to training.
   • The need for understanding neuroscience in training design.
4. Training Dynamics in Public Safety:
   • The differences in training approaches across public safety sectors.
   • The importance of cross-disciplinary understanding and collaboration.
5. The Denise Amber Lee Foundation:
   • https://deniseamberlee.org/
   • Overview of the foundation’s origins and mission.
   • The importance of training and quality assurance in emergency communications.
   • Halcyon’s role in developing training programs and online courses.
6. Conference Takeaways:
   • Halcyon’s positive experience presenting and networking at the conference.
   • The importance of bringing dispatchers and trainers together for professional development.
7. Encouraging Dispatcher Involvement:
   • The need for dispatchers to engage in training conferences like the IEETA Conference and Expo.
   • Halcyon’s advocacy for cross-sector training and collaboration.
8. Final Thoughts:
   • Emphasis on continued education and professional development.
   • The importance of building relationships across public safety sectors.

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