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2008 National Training Institute

Brought to you by the National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium

and the National Council of State Directors of Adult Education

Admiral:Denise Pottmeyer

Crew:Captain Randy Whitfield and the

Professional DevelopmentCommittee

Deck Hands:Dr. Lennox McLendon

Vonda BurnsKathi Polis

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Israel Mendoza and his wonderful staff

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Denise Pottmeyer (OH) – Chair

Israel Mendoza (WA) - Past Chair

Jennifer Foster (IL) – Treasurer

Pam Etre-Perez (NM)

Karen Liersch (AZ)

Mary Katherine Moen (NV)

Joanie Rethlake (TX)

Barry Shaffer (MN)

Reecie Stagnolia KY)

Johan Uvin (RI)

Linda Warner (IN)

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Randy Whitfield (NC) - Chair

Vicki Bauer (NE)

Rose Brandt (PA)

Dianne Duthie (MI)

Mary Katherine Moen (NV)

Kristen Ockert (WA)

Joanie Rethlake (TX)

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•Creative Leadership: Building a New Vision

Dr. Steve Lundin

Co-author of FISH!

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• How Do Adult Education Leaders “Reach Higher, America?”

• Luncheon• CATS: The Nine Lives of Innovation• Hire Expectations: Building a

Framework for a New Path for Adult Learners

• Book Signing with Steve Lundin• Field Trip to Pike’s Fish Market• Dinner on your own

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Friday•Fish Tales•Tools for the New Pathway:

Work Readiness Certificates and Integrated Training

•Concurrent Sessions – External Diploma Program– Postsecondary Transitions– Supporting Local Innovation– Community Partnerships

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•Recognition Luncheon for New Directors

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Friday

• Repeat of Concurrent Sessions

• The Power of a Unified Message

• NAEPDC/NCSDAE Business Meetings

• Wine Down Reception

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Saturday

• Your Leadership Role as An Advocate

• The LINCS Marketplace

• Setting Sail: The FISH Finale!

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