Spring 2007
Welcome to Gail and Tina!
The Minnesota Quality Rating System Pilot
Sharing the Wisdom of Many Voices Conference
PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES::
Contact: Gail Mahr
651-290-9704 ext. 200
Not by Chance:
Contact: Gail Mahr
651-290-9704 ext. 200
Ounce Scale MN Child Care Project
Contact: Mary Scott
651-433-2182
Sharing the Wisdom of
Many Voices Conference
Contact: Julie Wasiluk
651-290-9704 ext. 119
Contact: Cory Woosley
651-746-4024
Welcome to Gail and Tina!
The Network's Professional Development Department is pleased to welcome two new incredible staff to our team: Gail Mahr and Tina Newville-Lines . Gail will serve as our new Professional Development Coordinator, and Tina will provide much needed support for all of our work. Click here to read more about each position. Click here to read more about Gail and Tina.
So what can you expect from us? The Network PD Department team is committed to providing you with excellent support, timely communication and being responsive to your needs. Between now and June, 2007, we will provide:
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Quarterly “Trainer News” newsletters which will include: the latest professional development news for all trainers; specific content or program related information; notices of upcoming events/opportunities; and research/resources.
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Monthly online chat discussions – Anywhere you can have access to an Internet connection, you can join in a lively discussion on a number of engaging topics with your fellow trainers from all over Minnesota ! Each chat discussion will be guided by an experienced Network staff facilitator, but it will be your questions, comments and ideas that will create a rich discussion. Click here to read more about the next few scheduled chats! (Cory's article on upcoming chats)
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Interactive, face to face discussions about upcoming CCR&R training delivery changes via CCR&R district-sponsored training meetings. Network staff will be coming to a community near you – we look forward to seeing you!
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Miscellaneous e-mail updates – as news breaks or events are approaching, expect to see an e-mail in your in-box!
As Professional Development Director, I am pleased to be working with such a wonderful team, honored to be supporting the work that you do as trainers and leaders in this field, and ready and willing to tackle whatever challenges and changes come our way! We hope these supports will enable you to stay informed, stay engaged and continue to provide the leadership you do for early childhood d a nd school-age care field. If you have any suggestions or feedback for us, please feel free to e-mail Julie at juliew@mnchildcare.org . Thank you for all that you do!