II. Instructional Staff
II. Instructional Staff
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Standard
Standard
The instructional staff must maintain technical competency, meet the requirements to be an approved instructor and meet all state and local requirements for accreditation.
Lieutenant Canestrino briefing for a Special Event
Instructor Certification & Training
Instructor Certification & Training
Lt. Virgil Monroe
31 Years Law Enforcement Experience
22 Years Experience Teaching AOJ
California Designated Subject Teaching Credential
AA degree in a Administration of Justice (SJDC)
BA degree in Management (St. Mary's College)
Lt. Shad Canestrino
27 Years Law Enforcement Experience
19 Years Experience Teaching AOJ (Secondary and Post Secondary)
California Designated Subject Teaching Credential
AA degree in Administration of Justice (SJDC)
BS degree in Criminal Justice (CSU Sacramento)
MA degree in Education (Humphreys University)
CA POST certified instructor (AICC / IDI Level III)
Ofc. Leo Ramirez
23 Years of Law Enforcement Experience (Including 8 years as a Detective)
Member of Critical Incident Negotiation Team
7 Years as Part-Time Police/Parks Officer
6 Years Experience Teaching AOJ
California Designated Subject Teaching Credential
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
Lt. Shad Canestrino
Member of California Educators Together (Formerly CTE Online) Ambassador of Public Services Sector
Member LAPSEN (and member of Technical Advisory Group)
Previous Advisor and Competitor SkillsUSA (VICA)
Member of PORAC (Police Officers Research Association of California)
Member of IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police)
Lt. Virgil Monroe
Member of California Educators Together
Member LAPSEN
Member of CAHN (California Assoication of Hostage Negotiators)
Instructor, Lt. Shad Canestrino, served as the ambassador for the Public Services Pathway for 2 Years
Professional Development
Professional Development
All AOJ instructors receive professional development during district provided PD days during the last week of July annually. All CTE instructors participate in professional development focused on the 11 Elements of a High Quality CTE program along with current and up to date teaching competencies, strategies, and district expectations.
Teachers have access to industry recognized professional development (conferences and specific trainings), including the Annual Educating for Careers Conference.
Lead Training and Certification Agency for California Law Enforcement
Association of CA law enforcement officers for the purpose of furthering the profession.
Professional Growth
Professional Growth
Lt. Shad Canestrino
Working to complete CA POST IDI Level IV (Master Instructor) by the end of 2024
Working to expand role as an Adjunct Instructor within the California State University system
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