Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. What’s New in Training Reach Farther Conference June 22, 2010

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. Objectives Introduce new people Share new programs Promote new delivery methods

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. New People Linda Mason, Training & Development Manager Maleika Walker, Training & Development Specialist Let’s hear about YOU!

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. Introductory Activity Pair up and interview the person next to you… o Name? o Where from? o Position or function? o Trainer—Favorite XAP feature to train? Why? o Non-trainer—Favorite XAP feature? Why?

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. New Programs Transitions Train the Trainer Professional Development Webinar Series Roads to Success Curriculum Choices Planner CT A to Z

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. Transitions Train the Trainer Year 1 (or Basic) IMPLEMENTATION Focus on features Building awareness How-to’s More train-the-trainer focus Structured presentations with feedback sessions Year 2 (or Intermediate/Advanced) ADOPTION Focus on engagement Review/overview of content conducted by participants Emphasis on Guideways/tools for educators On-line pre-work/post-work How to increase adoption and “sell” usage in the districts (pertinent legislation, state mandates, hot buttons) Post-work-Use Journal to send strategies that have been successful in sessions Pre-consultation to ensure trainers are prepared to attend Trainer’s “toolkit,” including 1 hour agenda and PowerPoint (prepare trainers to present to key stakeholders)

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. Professional Development Webinar Series 51 Ways to Use Choices Planner Webinar for Parents Strategies for Using the Portfolio Lesson Plans to Life Straight to Work: Transition from School to the Workplace Job Search Strategies Job Search and Social Media Labor Market Information Strategies Facilitating for Adult Learners Working with People with Disabilities

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. Roads to Success Curriculum Add-on to Transitions Fully developed career exploration and guidance curriculum Grades 7-12 Approx. 30 lessons per grade

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. Choices Planner CT A to Z

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. New Delivery Method: Podcasts! Importance of Having a Life Plan (Pt 1 and 2) What’s the Value of Lifelong Portfolios? Creating Four-year Plans Career Clusters in Real Life College Preparation and Planning (Pt 1 and 2) Curriculum Integration with Career and College Planning The Importance of College Access to Transitions Assessments for Adults in Career Transition iTunes: Search “xap corporation”

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. Roundtable Discussion In your training sessions… What’s working? Training challenges? Suggested roundtable solutions?

Confidential. Not for distribution or duplication without prior consent from XAP Corporation. © 2010 XAP Corporation. Your Professional Services Team Linda Mason, Training & Development Manager Maleika Walker, Training & Development Specialist

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