N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 346.3 – Requirements for staff development plans.

(a) Each probation department shall develop an annual departmental staff development plan designed to reflect planning for the overall professional growth and development of the department. It shall include, but is not limited to the following:
1. (1) a summary and assessment of the previous year's staff development accomplishments;
2. (2) an analysis of departmental staff development needs;
3. (3) the goals of departmental staff development; and
4. (4) a strategy for meeting the department's staff development goals.
(b) The probation director shall provide for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of such plan.
(c) The departmental staff development plan shall be filed annually with the State Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.