continuinged

1. The purpose of Continuing Education is to provide and plan opportunities for our members that expand their expertise. 2. Continuing Education can include: a. Regional workshops b. Online trainings c. Field Trips 3. Board approved events shall be planned at least 6 months in advance to allow time for advertising in: a. ISLMA Newsletter b. Listserv c. Website 4. Registration information for all events shall appear on the website. 5. Continuing Education opportunities shall be offered to members and non-members on at least a cost recovery basis. 6. Each event shall provide CPDU credit for participant’s attendance.
 * ISLMA Continuing Education** **Mary Jo Matousek, Chair**
 * Continuing Education Protocol**

1. Is appointed by the Board. 2. Works with the Professional Development Function Representative, Advertising Manager and Financial Secretary/Registrar. 3. Actively seeks CE opportunities for the membership. 4. Attends board meetings at Corporation expense. 5. Works with the Professional Development Function Representative to prepare and submit a budget. 6. Presents an Activity Planning Protocol Form to the Board for approval, listing the CE events for the upcoming year, along with the following information: a. Date(s) b. Location(s) c. Cost(estimated) d. Speakers and hosts 7. Provides the newsletter Editor, Website Manager, and Advertising Manager information to publicize all CE events. 8. Provides the Registrar with the information needed to register all attendees. 9. Contacts the Recertification Manger to request CPDU credit forms for participant’s attendance. 10. Reports back to the Board following the CE events.
 * Responsibilities of Continuing Education Chair**


 * Phone Meeting - 9/8/11**
 * Attendees: Mary Jo Matousek & Lisa Perez**

1. Lisa will email Sarah Hill to get a working definition of continuing education. We will request permission to conduct a survey to gauge the interest of our members in enrolling for continuing education credits to meet their professional development needs. 2. Mary Jo will draft a survey, pending Sarah's approval, and have a draft ready for discussion with Lisa by Sept 19th. (Mary Jo, please post draft survey here.) 3. Mary Jo will work with Lisa on the organization of Spring mini-conferences.