1. “MCH Navigator”…
…is a centralized portal for pursuing continuous learning in maternal and child health… …scans the landscape of public health training resources to help emerging and established MCH professionals map professional growth pathways

4. MCH 101
Population Health Concepts/Perspectives & Core Functions/Pyramid, Planning Cycle
Lifecourse/SD, and Developmental Considerations
MCH Population and Mission and Principles
Family Centered, CC, Medical Home
Title V History and Legislation
Title V Implementation
MCH Systems and Related MCH Programs
Accountability
Performance Measures
Health Objectives

5. Types of Learning Opportunities
Just-in-time learning modules
Tutorials
Webinars
Online and on-site courses
Conferences (both in-person and archived lectures)
Public Health Training Centers
Learning management systems
Institutes
Certificate and degree programs
Current, and Potential Future Enhancements
New trainings to fill gaps
Distance advisors
Group learning projects

6. Vetting Processes “Weeding,” by staff
Screening, by graduate PH/MCH students
Selection, by staff and workgroup members
User Reviews, by local, state and federal colleagues, Summer 2010
…… parent advocates, MCH grantee staff, and others over time.

7. Learning Opportunity Selection Criteria
 Content
Are presentation/learning objective articulated?
Does course content support the presentation/learning objectives?
Is the material presented current, still accurate and relevant?
Is the content applicable to roles and job functions and recommended competencies of people working with women, children and families?
Is CE available?
Pedagogy
Is the content well-organized and reasonably easy to follow?
Are there interactive/learning engagement components?
Are there resources to complement material presented? Are they logically related, clear?
Presentation
Is there an audio or video component?
Is the speaker(s) engaging?
Presenter speaks clearly, understandable, and at reasonable pace?
Absence of technical problems?

8. Example: Mary’s 1st Week on the Job
Newly hired program coordinator for statewide home visiting program
Recent MSW graduate
Decides with her supervisor that she should learn more about public health and MCH…
…TO MCH NAVIGATOR!

11. Orientation to Public Health: Intermediate Level

13. Example: Mary’s 1-Year Review
Acknowledging her growing effectiveness over the previous year, her supervisor agrees with Mary’s proposal to learn more about the areas of program evaluation, leadership, and child development.
…TO MCH NAVIGATOR AGAIN!

15. Logic Models and Outcome Measurement

16. Maternal and Child Health Leadership Skills Development

20. Where to from here? Continue screening learning opportunities
Continue vetting materials
Develop customized “learning bundles”
Explore, and share information on uses
Pilot test the processes
Develop additional partnerships
Evolve sustainability plan

21. How you can learn more ….

22. Design Team Members Public Health Faculty State Government
Anita Farel, DrPH (Gillings School of Public Health, UNC at Chapel Hill)
Arden Handler, DrPH (UIC School of Public Health)
Colleen Huebner, PhD, MPH (University of Washington School of Public Health)
Deneen Long (Howard University)
Jeanette Magnus, MD, PhD (School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, Tulane University)
Shokufeh Ramirez, MPH (School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, Tulane University)
Beverly Mulvihill, PhD (UAB School of Public Health)
Marjory Ruderman, MHS (Johns Hopkins School of Public Health)
State Government
Cathy Taylor, DrPH, MSN, RN (Tennessee Department of Health)
Joan Wightkin, DrPH, MPH(Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals)
Violanda Grigorcscu, MD, MSPH (Michigan Department of Community Health)
MCH Students
Alyssa Crawford, MSPH Kathy Vetter Rachel Brzezinski
Nicole Steffens Sara Daleiden Heather Skanes
Vetting and Consultation – AMCHP Workforce Committee, CityMatCH E-TAG, 35 State and Local MCH Professionals