Tooting the KIT Horn

It may not be polite or modest to toot your own horn. However, we are very proud of something that has happened at KIT this week, so I am going to ignore modesty and share it with you. I think you’ll be interested, as it means that the training you receive from KIT now has even more benefits for you.

In November of 2009 (and thanks to Qualcomm, who supported this effort) we began the process to become an Authorized Provider of IACET, the International Association for Continuing Education and Training. Authorized Providers (APs) are organizations that meet IACET's internationally recognized continuing education and training standard and therefore may award IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The process involved completing an extensive application that detailed every aspect of our policies and procedures at the National Training Center on Inclusion in 10 categories. Our 123-page application was completed in March and submitted for review. In late May we were notified that our application passed the initial review phase with flying colors, and we were to move onto the site visit. There were additional documents to prepare for the site visit, who came July 2nd to verify our information and examine our learning management system. It was a rigorous process, and it was probably similar to the accreditation processes that many of you go through for your programs. On July 12th we were notified that we had been approved as an IACET Authorized Provider!

Are you still with me? Are you wondering what this means for you? Now, the CEUs that KIT offers it’s training participants through the National Training Center on Inclusion are recognized as meeting the industry standard. People earning our CEUs will be able to use them for purposes of re-certification, salary advancement and as a significant boost to their resume. Check out the list of companies that accept CEUs from IACET Authorized Providers!

If you are interested in earning CEUs you can download the form and get started attending live or online training with KIT’s National Training Center on Inclusion!

Out Sick

I am so sorry for the lull in the super powers series. I got knocked down and kicked to the curb by the flu. Since I have a strong immune system and only get any kind of sick every three years or so, when it hits me, it hits me good. Ugh. However, I have finally progressed from my bed to the couch with my laptop, so things are looking up. And looking out the window I see that summer is about to be in full swing with our 4th of July holiday weekend. I sit here thinking about you out there being a super hero with millions of happy kids right now.

So, I will make a plan to continue talking about summer camp super powers when I myself have some of my own powers back. For right now, I'll take this opportunity to remind you that children may exhibit challenging behaviors (or even just different behavior than usual) when they are sick or getting sick. I look back on the few days before I knew I was and in hindsight I see the signs. Remember that behavior is communication, and if a child in your program is struggling, consider their overall health. It will help you develop even more compassion and understanding for the children in your care. I would bet money that some of you have already had a child throw up in your office this summer!