Training Information Calendar
SARATSO strives to meet the training needs of the certified scorers of California’s risk instruments. If training is needed at a particular location or for a specific risk instrument, please email a request to saratso@cdcr.ca.gov as we track areas of needed trainings in planning our annual schedule.
SARATSO Trainers
SARATSO must certify all scorers on the risk instruments. All classes must be taught by certified trainers in order for scorers to receive certification.
SARATSO Certified Trainers Qualifications & Expectations (PDF)
Trainings
Static-99R
For the Static-99R, certified trainers are probation, parole and DSH personnel who have had advanced SARATSO-sponsored training by an expert in the field.
Static-99R certified trainer list (PDF)
Dates: February 19-20, 2026
Times: Thursday, February 19, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 20, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours, # 06425647
Location: Sacramento, CA
Instructor: Pete Gonzalez
Registration: Closed!
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Tiffany McElveny
Registration: Registration for the Static-99R Recertification
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: April 16-17, 2026
Times: Thursday, April 16, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours, # 06425647
Location: San Diego, CA
Instructor: Julianna Groves
Registration: Registration for the Static-99R Basic
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: May 7, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Jordan Clem
Registration: Registration for the Static-99R Recertification
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: August 13-14, 2026
Times: Thursday, August 13, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 14, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours
Location: Sacramento, CA
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Registration will be posted in May 2026.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Will be posted in June 2026.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: November 5-6, 2026
Times: Thursday, November 5, 20265: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 6, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours
Location: Southern, CA
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Registration will be posted in July 2026.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Will be posted in August 2026.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
JSORRAT-II
For the JSORRAT-II, certified trainers were trained by SARATSO expert Dr. Douglas Epperson.
JSORRAT-II certified trainer list (PDF)
The JSORRAT-II training program is currently suspended due to the juvenile realignment bill that was implemented in July 2021 (SB823).
If you have any questions please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007 Trainings
This is a 14 hour training. All participants must complete and pass all aspects of the 14 hours to become certified scorers.
STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007 certified trainers list (PDF)
CEU's
The State Authorized Risk Assessment Tools for Sex Offenders (SARATSO) unit is an approved provider of Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and Board of Psychology (BOP) continuing education credits by the American Psychological Association (APA). Please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course.
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $75.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 5.5 hours
Instructor: Cristina Loree
Registration: Registration for the Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Recertification
Additional Info: If you have any questions, please contact Sophia Vasti-Bengco at Sophia.Vasti@cdcr.ca.gov. The course will include a Discussion Case that is to be completed before the training, and a Test Case that will be distributed at the end of the training. If the Discussion Case is not submitted by the deadline, the attendee will no longer be eligible to attend the training.
Regarding CE's please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course for those who requested CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
The additional 15 minutes at the end of the training session is for wrap-up and Q&A.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not
Date: March 5-6, 2026
Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: CDCR Advanced Learning Institute (ALI), Room 117
10000 Goethe Road
Sacramento, California 95827
Fee: $150.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 14 hours
Instructor: Heather Slocum
Registration: Registration for the Stable-2007/Acute-2007 Basic
Additional Info: If you have any questions please contact SARATSO staff at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov. Regarding CE's please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course for those who requested CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete. Note: The final exam will be administered in class on Day 2 of the training, please plan travel accordingly.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Certification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $75.00, an optional charge applies for CEU's ($25.00)
CEU's: 5.5 hours
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Coming Soon!
Additional Info: If you have any questions, please contact SARATSO staff at SARATSO@cdcr.ca.gov. The course will include a Discussion Case that is to be completed before the training, and a Test Case that will be distributed at the end of the training. If the Discussion Case is not submitted by the deadline, the attendee will no longer be eligible to attend the training.
Regarding CE's, there will be specific instructions provided at the end of training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course for those who requested CE's during registration. Requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
The additional 15 minutes at the end of the training session is for wrap-up and Q&A.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
LS/CMI Trainings
The LS/CMI certified trainers are treatment providers who have had advanced SARATSO-sponsored training by an expert in the field.
LS/CMI certified trainer list (PDF)
CEU's
The State Authorized Risk Assessment Tools for Sex Offenders (SARATSO) unit is an approved provider of Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and Board of Psychology (BOP) continuing education credits by the American Psychological Association (APA). Please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course.
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 3 Hours
Instructor: Carla Dawson
Registration: Registration for the LS/CMI Recertification
Additional Info: The course will include a Discussion Case that is to be completed before the training, and a Test Case that will be distributed at the end of the training. If the Discussion Case is not submitted by the deadline, the attendee will no longer be eligible to attend the training. If the Test Case is not received by the deadline the participant will receive an automatic failure for the course and will be required to attend an LS/CMI Basic Training in order to be certified.
Regarding CE’s, please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course for those who requested CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is completed.
Attendance does not guarantee recertification. If you have any questions, contact SARATSO staff at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
Date: April 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Southern, California
Fee: $80.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 8 Hours
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Coming Soon!
Additional Info: Regarding CEU’s, please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course for those who requested CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is complete.
Prior to the training, participants are required to order the:
• LS/CMI User Manual (LSCM04) or LS/CMI Scoring Guide (LSCM05) from Multi-Health Systems (www.MHS.com).
The Manual is mandatory for the class and for scoring the tool after you are certified. If licensed, you may order by calling Multi-Health Systems at 1 (800) 456-3003 or go to www.MHS.com and request the Manual (LSCM04 or LSCM05).
If unlicensed, please note that you will need to borrow a copy of the manual from your agency. It is important that participants have access to pages 9-22 of the user manual for this training.
Attendance does not guarantee certification. If you have any questions, contact SARATSO staff at SARATSO@CDCR.CA.Gov.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Fee: $50.00, an optional charge applies for CEU’s ($25.00)
CEU's: 3 Hours
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Coming Soon!
Additional Info: The course will include a Discussion Case that is to be completed before the training, and a Test Case that will be distributed at the end of the training. If the Discussion Case is not submitted by the deadline, the attendee will no longer be eligible to attend the training. If the Test Case is not received by the deadline the participant will receive an automatic failure for the course and will be required to attend an LS/CMI Basic Training in order to be certified.
Regarding CE’s, please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course for those who requested CE's during registration. Please note that requests for CE's will not be accepted after the registration process is completed.
Attendance does not guarantee recertification. If you have any questions, contact SARATSO staff at saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
NOTE: Individuals who are not currently CASOMB Certified and/or in the process of CASOMB Recertification will not receive their SARATSO Certificate or access to GEARS until CASOMB certification is attained. It is incumbent upon the participant to notify SARATSO Training Coordinators when CASOMB certification is approved, in the form of a current CASOMB Certificate.
Containment Model
Dates: April 30, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 16 hours, # 05248158
Location: Anaheim, CA
Instructor: Various
Registration: Click here to register!