Spring 2007

Welcome to Gail and Tina!

Confused About CEUs?

Sharing the Wisdom of Many Voices Conference

PITC Trainers

NBC Trainers

ETL Trainers

Ounce Trainers

Events

Resources

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES::


Contact: Professional Development Coordinator
651-290-9704 ext. 200

Not by Chance:
Contact: Professional Development Coordinator
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

Professional Development Positions

The Program Specialist 's duties include trainer communications and support (updates, newsletter, etc.); conference coordination (Sharing the Wisdom & the CCR&R in-service); training/trainer data and training resources/materials. We are lucky to have Julie Wasiluk in this position!

The Professional Development Coordinator (formally known as the “Special Projects Coordinator) is responsible for coordinating specific professional development initiatives and projects as assigned. Currently, these include the Not By Chance and Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC/ITTI) training initiatives as well general professional development delivery strategies and plans. Gail Mahr brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position. ( See the article on Gail for more information)

The Eager-to-Learn Professional Development Coordinator 's duties include coordinating the delivery of all online courses, recruiting/selecting/supporting instructors, providing support for all prospective and current students, and develop/maintain policies and procedures based on effective online education practices. Cory Woosley continues to shine in this role!

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for developing and maintaining tracking systems/databases, preparing and issue registration lists and certificates, preparing mailings, providing meeting support and other duties as assigned. Tina Newville-Lines has recently joined our staff for this part-time, temporary position. To read more about Tina, click here.

he Professional Development Director''s duties include providing direction and oversight for all Network PD initiatives and programs; providing fiscal management for the department; providing leadership and support for the CCR&R professional development delivery system; and supporting the development/growth of the DHS-funded professional development system.

This newsletter is published by the Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network, 380 Layfatte Road, Suite 103, St. Paul, Minnesota, Phone: 651-290-9704, Fax: 651-290-9785 Email: info@mnchildcare.org.  If you do not wish to receive this email, please send email to juliew@mnchildcare.org.