1. PUTTING ON A SUCCESSFUL TRAINING OR CONFERENCE SDCA Leadership Training 2014

2. Timelines  60-45 days prior  Identify the date of the training/workshop  Find a location and speaker  Divide responsibilities Collect registrations Request CEUs Order food Arrange technology Communicate with venue and speaker Misc  Begin Advertizing

3. Timelines Con’t  30 days prior  Submit a CEU request form to SDCA  Begin planning for food  Continue promotion  Collect registrations-begin a registration list  7 days prior  Provide final food numbers if needed  Follow up with speaker

4. Where and When  Location  Cost  Size  Liability  Contract for use  Date/Time  Good for attendees  One hour of presentation=one CEU  Advertising  Email  Flyers  Websites  Word of mouth  Promote speaker credentials

5. Presentations  Call for Programs  Done for larger trainings  Provides for a variety of speakers and presentations  Gives you an overview on what will be discussed  Chosen Speaker  You pick the topic and then choose a speaker  Speaker is an “expert” in the field Make sure of credentials and background  Provide a per diem or other compensation  Contracts

6. Topics  Call for Programs  Provides for a variety of topics  Presentations are then chosen based on attendees level of interest  Chosen Speaker  Preplan topics that are of interest to attendees  Advertize specific topic trainings Ethics DSM-V  Can do multiple speakers that cover one topic area Child Abuse Signs and Symptoms Interviewing Therapeutic Intervention

7. The Money…  Expenses  Location  Food  Advertizing  Stiepend  CEU fee for non SDCA members  Cost to attend  Make sure you cover all expenses  Provide a lower rate for SDCA/AoS/Chapter members  Have a refund policy

8. Continuing Education Units-CEUs  Provided by SDCA  SDCA must stay in compliance with NBCC  Audited every five years  Process MUST be followed  One hour of training=one CEU  Social time/meals/breaks times are not counted

9. CEU Procedure Prior to Workshop  Identify person in charge of CEUs  Fill out and return 30 days BEFORE training along with presenter’s resumes  Located on the SDCA Website  http://www.sdcounseling. org/board- information.html http://www.sdcounseling. org/board- information.html  Title of Program  Must fall under the approved content areas  Schedule and location  Number of hours provided  Presenters  RESUMES are REQUIRED!  After request form is approved a CEU form will be emailed to you

10. CEU Procedure Day of Workshop  Must have a Roster or Sign in of those attending  Name, Contact info  Y/N member of SDCA (not the Chapter or AoS)  Must collect $5 for all NON-SDCA members  This money is then turned over to SDCA  CEU forms (2 copies)  One copy is filled out by participants and is RETURNED to you  Other copy is signed by the designee and given to the attendee for their records

11. CEU Procedure After Workshop  Person in charge of CEUs must send in…  $5 for each non-SDCA member who received CEUs If SDCA manages your money-an email with the amount to transfer will work If you manage your own money, checks should be payable to SDCA  Person in charge of CEUs must send in…  The roster of ALL participants  CEU form that was filled out by participants This is for SDCA records Often people request copies for licensure renewal SDCA has to keep these forms for 5 years

12. Workshop Hospitality  Participants  Provide a schedule of the day  Classroom vs. Round table  Have handouts or email handouts beforehand  Snacks and beverages  Appropriate breaks/meal times  Speakers  Provide projector/screen  Provide a schedule of the day  Provide an introduction  Provide beverages as needed  Provide some sort of compensation

13. At the Conclusion of the Workshop  Gather Feedback  Have a feedback form Topics Speaker Atmosphere Suggestions for the future  Thank you notes  Speaker  Location  Any food service  Other

14. Questions?