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October 14, 2016 - 8:30am to 4:00pm

This course featured two PowerPoint presentations: Field Safe Beginning & ADA Training and Field Instructor Women in Leadership Presentation.

Course hosted by OFI for all Field Instructors.

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A bi-annual workshop designed to train and update field instructors on field related curriculum.

Program Agenda:

Registration & Breakfast

8:00-8:15Sign-In/Packets

Morning Session

8:15-10:00
Presentation: “What Makes a Safe Beginner?”
The course is geared to engage field instructors in discussions, role plays, & share information regarding student field training. University/school requirements & expectations are discussed along with a session on "what makes a safe beginner" related to assessing student abilities about when & where students can begin to function more independently & with more complex cases/issues.

10:15-12:00
Small Group Sessions: “Building the Bridge Between Field and the SSW”
Facilitated by Field Faculty in assigned break-out rooms.

Lunch

12:00-12:45 

Afternoon Session

12:45-1:45Presentation:“Understanding and Applying the ADA in Field Instruction” 
Participants will be able to access UM resources for students with disabilities and gain increased awareness of ADA guidelines to understand provisions of reasonable accommodations to ensure students with disabilities have the same opportunities as other students.

1:45-3:15

Presentation: “Women in Leadership"
Evidence suggests that women face unique leadership challenges, bring diverse capabilities and hold unique characteristics in the work world today. 

The purpose of this workshop is to prepare participants to identify and harness the specific needs and capabilities of women. It will provide the knowledge and skills to succeed and contribute added value in their roles as leaders at any level.