Open Discussion Forum

  • 1.  Stars Trainer mentor in WA

    Posted 02-18-2020 03:05 PM
    Hi! I am a child development instructor and I recently moved to Washington. I worked as a Center Director for a little bit and confirmed that my calling is teaching and training adults. I have out of state experience as a state-approved trainer but not in WA. I filled in my application but was unable to complete the mock-up teaching portion because I am not currently training without the certification. 

    I would love to know how other star trainers got over this hurdle. Did you do a mock-up without students? How did you find a location to do training? 

    Thank you!
    Nina

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    Naisha Feliciano-Moragon
    PDS
    Council For Professional Recognition
    Kirkland WA
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  • 2.  RE: Stars Trainer mentor in WA

    Posted 02-19-2020 04:36 PM
    Hi Nina,

    That's so frustrating! I'm thinking about a few things. The first is, I wonder if there is a local conference that you could present at, I know that some of my coworkers have been observed doing that. You could apply to present for one of the break out sessions? Along those lines, are you connected with any centers in your area? Maybe they would want a training and you could use that as the observation? Or maybe create a free one and present at the local library? My last thought is, could you reach out to MERIT and see if you could create a training and present to the STARS observer? I'm sorry I don't have a solid answer for you. I hope these ideas and questions are a little bit helpful!

    Warmly,
    Becky

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    Becky Sughrim
    Infant Toddler Coach
    Child Care Resources
    Seattle WA
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  • 3.  RE: Stars Trainer mentor in WA

    Posted 02-21-2020 02:11 PM
    Thank you so much, Becky! This actually helps me quite a bit. 
    I am actually going to try both, reaching out to Merit to see if I actually need students is something that never occurred to me. I might start talking to a preschool in my area to see if they would allow me to do this.

    Thank you!
    Naisha

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    Naisha Feliciano-Moragon
    PDS
    Council For Professional Recognition
    Kirkland WA
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  • 4.  RE: Stars Trainer mentor in WA

    Posted 02-25-2020 12:48 PM
    Naisha, 

    You might also try contacting our Washington AEYC affiliate office. They may be able to support you, or direct you to another source.  Contact me directly if you would like me to introduce you to a board member at WAEYC 

    Gwen

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    Gwen Simmons
    Senior Director Affiliate Relations
    National Association for the Education of Young Children
    Cleveland Hts OH
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