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Jenny Gardner: Curriculum’s Latest Addition

As CWRC trainers, you have likely worked with Jenny Gardner in

some capacity while she served in the role of administrative

assistant. In May, Gardner transitioned to the Curriculum and

Trainer Development Department, which gives us an opportunity to

re-introduce you to our latest departmental addition.

Jenny Gardner first joined the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource

Center in January 2014. She worked in the Administrative

Department until May 2016, when she officially joined the

Curriculum and Trainer Development Department as a curriculum

and instructional specialist. Jenny settled in quickly to her new role,

bringing with her an eye for detail, strong writing skills, and her

knowledge of the PA Child Welfare Resource Center.

Jenny is a natural fit to her new role at CWRC. “I like researching

and writing,” says Gardner, adding, “I am enjoying developing

online curricula and I look forward to incorporating new

technologies and learning approaches for the hybrid classroom.”

Gardner holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology/Sociology from

Gettysburg College, as well as a Master of Arts degree in American

Studies from Penn State Harrisburg. When she’s not at CWRC or

spending quality time with her family, Jenny can be found engrossed

in a good book, working in her garden, or researching places to visit

on her next family vacation.

Submitted by: Andrea Merovich

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JUNE

Nancy Johnson June 2

Gina McCone June 14

Ed Nowak June 21

Judith Omerza June 23

Amy Chipetz June 26

Vic Compher June 26

Jane Yeatter June 29

Sue Cohick June 30

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JULY

Michael Gill July 7

Joan Mosier July 7

Robin Chapolini July 9

John Amato July 23

Leasia Ayers-Caswell July 23

Trish Gadson July 27

Marjorie Ruschel July 29

AUGUST

Lester M. Goodman Aug. 2

Bruce Schaffer Aug. 6

Anne Shenberger Aug. 13

Tom Trafalski Aug. 21

Debbie Leasure Aug. 22

SEPTEMBER

Patti Moyer Sept. 16

Charlene Kolupski Sept. 17

Mary Ann Grec Sept. 21

Corrie Harold Sept. 25

OCTOBER

Nathaniel Gadsden Oct. 3

Kala Lilani Oct. 4

Sandra Bennett Oct. 8

Linda Flinn Oct. 18

Kurt Miller Oct. 18

Khary Atif Oct. 23

Doug Waegel Oct. 27

NOVEMBER

Deborah Gadsden Nov. 8

Charito Calvachi-Mateyko Nov. 5

Katie Consolo Nov. 23

Sue Counts Nov. 10

Michele Kustra Nov. 11

Kim Gavran Nov. 22

Lisa Smith Nov. 23

Rose Weir Nov. 26

DECEMBER

Sherrian Carthy Dec. 3

Cashe Featherson Dec. 11

Lucretia Moye-Njie Dec. 14

Emily Lyons Dec. 19

Oswald Smalls Dec. 20

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CWRC Training Rooms

Over the last year, CWRC has continued to implement changes to our training room locations based on feedback from our customers. Here is a summary of current efforts:

In the Central Region, the Williamsport training room is now closed; the Altoona training room transitioned from a permanent space to a per use space at South Hills Business School; and two new training rooms opened in State College.

In the SE, the Montgomery County training room moved to a new second floor location in the same building.

In the NE, additional per use sites were added in Tioga County and Northampton County.

In the West, there were no training room location changes.

Training room information can be found on the CWRC website at: http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/DrivingDirections.htm. Thank you for continuing to share your thoughts on the training rooms and partnering with us to meet the needs of our child welfare workforce.

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Submitted by: Wendy Unger

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TRAINER/CONSULTANT SPOTLIGHT

Trainer/Consultants, we would like to commend your hard work and efforts, by highlighting these efforts in

this ongoing feature. We are appreciative of all of our trainers and consultants for their diligence and

dedication to the child welfare system. Thank you to all of our trainers and consultants for your commitment

to the child welfare training.

Thank you, June Fisher, for mentoring a new trainer and providing her with helpful feedback. With this

assistance, the new trainer was able to complete the mentoring process and was added to the training

roster. Again, thank you, Ms. Fisher!

A shout out to Deb Gadsden on the way she sets up her training room. It was admired by another trainer,

who suggested we look at it. For example, she has each topic that is covered in the curriculum hung up in

the order that it will be covered and for a multiple day training hung in order of the days. Also, she has the

topics on color paper according to if the topic will be covered in the morning or afternoon. Very nicely done

Ms. Gadsden!

A BIG THANK YOU goes to Launa Kowalcyk. On June 22, 2016, Ms. Kowalcyk was training in Monroeville.

Upon her arrival it was discovered that the water cooler in the training room was leaking and had spilled the

water onto the floor. Due to this, there was no water available for the trainees. The CWRC was notified,

although we took appropriate action, we were unable to have the cooler replaced promptly. Ms. Kowalcyk

took it upon herself to purchase bottled water for the participants. We are so grateful that she acted

beyond her usual responsibilities and attended to the needs of the participants.

Tioga County recently sent us a “thank you” regarding trainer Bruce Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer conducted a

Heroin training in Tioga County, and they wrote to say that they appreciated that he traveled so far to

provide the training session to their staff. They have informed us that they had a long waiting list of staff

wanting to attend and that Mr. Shaffer did not disappoint, as he did a fantastic job.

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Submitted by: Sonya Stokes

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Thank you to all trainers/consultants, that regularly provide us with feedback. Our review of your feedback is

part of our continuous quality improvement efforts. We read every comment and implement your

suggestions whenever possible. We encourage you to continue to submit your trainer/consultant feedback

form because, it is very valuable and greatly appreciated. It would greatly assist us to respond promptly to

you if you would use the trainer feedback form provided. Please feel free to follow up with me, Sonya

Stokes, at sos47@pitt.edu , if you don’t think we received your comment and you haven’t heard back from

me or one of the instructional design team members.

If you would like to shine the spotlight on any of your trainer/consultant colleagues for exceptional effort,

please contact me, Sonya Stokes at sos47@pitt.edu and let me know!

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Trauma Resources Available

The Child Welfare Information Gateway offers enumerable resources covering a range of topics to child welfare workers across the country. Recently, the Gateway shared resources related to the topic of trauma. We would like to make you aware of the Gateway’s resources on trauma-informed practice (https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/trauma) and secondary trauma (https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/trauma/secondary). Additionally, check out a podcast on secondary traumatic stress made available by the Children’s Bureau, which can be found here – www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/resource/child-welfare-podcast-secondary-traumatic-stress.

Trainers – you are encouraged to share these resources with participants as they relate to the

topic of your training.

Submitted by: Andrea Merovich

Being Well – Your Input Wanted!

The PA Child Welfare Resource Center, in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, provides resources and information on health and wellness topics directly related to children via CWRC’s Being Well webpage (www.beingwell.pitt.edu). When you stop by Being Well, you will find information on topics ranging from diabetes to eczema to cerebral palsy. As we continue to develop more topics for this webpage, we would like to hear from you. Given your experiences as CWRC trainers and as professionals in the child welfare field, what topics would you like us to explore? Send your feedback to Andrea Merovich at anm222@pitt.edu.

Submitted by: Andrea Merovich

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Trainer/Consultant Professional Development Hours All active CWRC trainers and consultants must obtain a minimum of six (6) hours of professional development training each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) in

order to maintain active status as a contracted CWRC trainer or consultant. Below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding this policy.

Who is required to obtain credit hours?

All active Trainers and Consultants of the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center are required to obtain credit hours.

How many credit hours are required?

Six (6) hours of professional development training are required each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

What counts as professional development training?

Most courses offered by the CWRC will satisfy this professional development requirement. In addition, professional development training in child welfare, consulting or training skills or related topics offered by other organizations are acceptable. Online courses are acceptable as long as the

trainer or consultant can provide a course description and documentation that he/she has completed the online course.

What training opportunities does the CWRC offer for trainers and consultants?

Trainers and consultants have many options for obtaining their six required professional development hours. Trainers and consultants can take

advantage of:

Most CWRC instructor-led training courses offered around the state

Spring and Fall Regional Consultant and Trainer Events

CWRC Online Courses

What do I have to do to get professional development credit for a CWRC course?

Trainers and consultants who wish to attend CWRC training must register through Rachael Ickes at rmi6@pitt.edu or 717-795-9048. If you register

for and attend a workshop offered by the CWRC, you do not need to submit documentation of your attendance.

Which CWRC training courses do not count as professional development training?

Attendance at CWRC Training on Content workshops and the Development of Trainers and consultants Course DO NOT count to ward your annual

professional development hours requirement.

How do I get credit for completing non-CWRC professional development training hours?

Mail, email or fax the workshop or course description and your certificate of attendance/completion to:

FAX: 717-795-8013

EMAIL: Melissa Yoho: MEC153@pitt.edu

MAIL:

The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center

University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work

Attn: Melissa Yoho

403 East Winding Hill Road

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

What is the deadline for submitting documentation for non-CWRC professional development training

hours?

To get credit for non-CWRC professional development training hours, trainers and consultants must submit documentation by June 30th of each

year.

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403 East Winding Hill Road

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055

Phone: (717) 795-9048

Fax: (717) 795-8013

www.pacwrc.pitt.edu

Melissa Yoho Andrea Merovich

Sonya Stokes Wendy Unger

Catherine Collins-McDaniels

P A L E T T E C O N T R I B U T O R S

The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center is a national leader in

advocating for an enhanced quality of life for Pennsylvania’s children, youth

and families.

In partnership with families, communities, public and private agencies, we prepare

and support exceptional child welfare professionals and systems through

education, research and a commitment to best practice.