First Detector Training & Information

NPDN Training Site News

• The NPDN Training and Education Website (http://cbc.at.ufl.edu/ ) is under construction.  Expect major changes to the web interface in September/October of 2010.  More information regarding the learning objectives and purpose of the modules (available after you login) will be provided on the site.  Also, traditional PowerPoint training modules will be moving from NPDN (http://www.npdn.org/) to the NPDN Training Site (http://cbc.at.ufl.edu/).  Cross-posting will occur during the transitional period.
• Did you know that the NPDN crop biosecurity course and the NPDN chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis, module have been approved for continuing education credits with the Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) program?  You can view the approval documentation here.  For further questions, contact the NPDN Training and Education Program Area Coordinator, Amanda Hodges.
• Authors from Virginia Tech have partnered with NPDN to release a series of e-learning modules on the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis.  The Emerald Ash Borer series of modules should be available on the NPDN Training Site (http://cbc.at.ufl.edu/) by September of 2010.
• The NPDN is a partner in a new community-based educational program, Protect U.S., that will be releasing several e-learning modules in 2010 and 2011.  To learn more about Protect U.S., go to http://www.protectingusnow.com/

NPDN E-Learning Author Guidelines

NPDN E-Learning Authorship Guidelines Revised, August 2010. E-Learning Authorship Guidelines

About the First Detector Information Page

Questions Regarding First Detector Training?

Your state and regional contacts are your first source of information for First Detector training questions. National questions, in particular concerning the online crop biosecurity course (http://cbc.at.ufl.edu ) can be directed to Amanda Hodges (achodges@ufl.edu ).

What's Available on the First Detector Information Page?

• Core NPDN and Special Topic PowerPoint Training Modules.
• The First Detector Educator Train-the-Trainer Manual Contains Valuable Information about Conducting First Detector Educational sessions.
• Regional and National Training Coordinator Information.
• Link to the Following Important Information for First Detector Training:
  • Register for an Upcoming Educational Session in Your Local Area.
  • Complete the Online Crop Biosecurity Course.
  • First Detector Educators Create First Detector Sessions.
  • Master Gardener Content for NPDN. 

Registering for a First Detector Training 

Website for Training Registration Available

Register for upcoming First Detector training sessions at http://cbc.at.ufl.edu. Login not required to register for a training session in your local area. The NPDN online crop biosecurity course is also available here (login required).

Resources for Conducting a First Detector Training 

•  E-Learning Module Development: Author Guidelines
•  Participant Registration Form
•  NPDN First Detector Training Brochure
•  How to Conduct a First Detector Training Session Brochure
•  Presentation on the Crop Biosecurity Training- Holmes

First Detector Newsletter

View current and archived editions of the National First Detector Newsletter.

National and Regional Identification Publications for First Detectors

• Mealybugs and Mealybug Look-Alikes of the Southeastern U.S., 2008
• Pest Thrips of the United States:  Field Identification Guide, 2009

Educational Links

•  GPDN Information
•  NCPDN First Detector Information
•  NEPDN First Detector Information
•  SPDN Information
•  WPDN Information
•  NPDN AgAlerts
•  National IPM Center Pest Alerts