National Wildfire Coordinating Group

L-580, Leadership Is Action, N/A

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Course Delivery Information

L-580 is available as classroom instructor-led training.

Expectations of Instructors

  • Prepare thoroughly. Study the course content you are going to teach.
  • Establish a collaborative and constructive classroom environment.
  • Communicate expectations.
  • Encourage student engagement.
  • Respect student diversity in backgrounds, talent, experience, and learning style.
  • Professionally represent your instructor cadre, your home unit, and your agency.

See L-580 minimum instructor qualifications.

Course Evaluations

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Students and cadre members are asked to contribute course evaluations. Input is welcome on all aspects of the training course, including course content, pre-course work, reference materials, quality of instruction, delivery methods, and testing procedures.

 

Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2022-12-16

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