ATTN: Commanders - while the ICS is being rescheduled, all interested first-time CI candidates are encouraged to submit their application for the ICS pre-test and begin the required mentoring, teach-teaching assignment. Applications can be found at bottom of this page. (CI's expiring this year will be extended until next ICS)

Summary Schedule

Requirements of the Certified Instructor

• Obtain District Approval (first step to insure you meet all requirements)
• Submit ICS Application (see form HERE) along with $10 processing fee
• Pass the CI Notebook Open Book Exam (100-question test, score of 85 minimum required) - Notebook will be mailed out when application and processing fee is received. This cost is applied to final training costs.
• Be involved in a chartered RR outpost for at least 2 years, obtain Pastor's approval and have a general knowledge of the entire Royal Rangers program
• Earn LMA (Commanders who took the previous LTC to earn the LMA must attend the LMA Transition module)
• Mentorship Assignment - Each candidate will assigned an experienced CI as a mentor. They will team-teach one or more modules together. The mentor will the evaluate teaching performance of the candidate and submit evaluation to the District Office.
• National Training Event - This is mandatory for every applicant. NTC is required for candidates working with Discovery, Adventure or Expedition age groups. RKTC is required for candidates working with Ranger Kids Groups.
• These requirements must be obtained prior to being able at attend an I.C.S. - Recommend starting this process minimum 2 months prior to ICS date.

Attending & Graduating from ICS

     By invitation only - Only those individuals meeting the requirements to teach will be invited to attend an ICS. Attendance at an ICS will not guarantee certification to teach. In order to pass the ICS, a candidate must:

• Have his/her uniform inspected
• Give a 5 to 7 minute oral presentation (the topic will be assigned to you upon acceptance to attend ICS)
• Demonstrate above average teaching ability with an average score of 40 on the Instructors Assessment Form based on the oral presentation (a copy of the assessment form will be included is the CI notebook you are issued)
• Score an 85 or above on the closed book ICS exam that will cover all aspects for the Royal Rangers program and the LTA Training Process

The renewal process provides CI's the opportunity to update their skills and learn new training methods so they can be more effective. You will receive LTA updates to help students experience the best training possible. CI's who do not renew their certification prior to expiration may no longer wear the training chief pins on the uniform at teach LTA modules.

Renewal Frequency

A CI will be required to renew his/her certification to teach every 2 years. Please note that there is no automatic certification extension. In order to retain CI status and qualify for renewal each instructor must complete the following:

• Submit ICS Application HERE
• Submit RENEWAL FORM (Earn at least 10 points during the two-year certification period
  • Points must be earned in at least 2 of these 3 categories:
  • Teaching
  • Attending
  • Continuing Education
  • (A minimum of 5 points must be earned through teaching)
• Give a 5 to 7 minute oral presentation (the topic will be assigned to you upon receipt of application) -Note: This is now required for all instructors
• Score an 85 or above on the closed book ICS exam.

Completing of the CI notebook is not required. Renewal instructors attend the Saturday morning session only. More detailed information regarding ICS renewal is found in the CI's Notebook issued at ICS.

Contact the District Training Coordinator for and questions or additional information. Contact information can be found HERE

Forms and Information:

• ICS Registration Form
• ICS Renewal Form
• Map to Training Location