Between June and November 20, Cayen Systems trainers traveled to over 75 clients across the nation for SES or After School training.
 
While training on-site has its advantages, Cayen Systems knows that sometimes on-site training is not possible. This may be because of unexpected staff turnover or limited funding for travel expenses of the trainer. Or your organization may have the need for a brief refresher or training on a specific component and not need a full training.  

For these reasons, Cayen Systems is pleased to offer a curriculum of web-based trainings on both APlus and SES. Web-based trainings can be viewed from your office or home and result in a great deal of convenience for you and your staff. Click here for a current calendar of trainings. A complete listing of trainings with more details can be found here.
 
More offerings will be available in the coming months. Since the goal of the web-based trainings is to meet your needs, suggestions for additional training topics are appreciated. Please note that if a current offering doesn't meet your needs, we would also be pleased to develop a customized training for your organization. Contact Steve at Cayen Systems for more information.

 
There is currently no national gathering around the topic of SES for all stakeholders including state administrators, SES districts form school districts, providers and evaluators. Partnering with the American Society for Quality, uBoost and others, Cayen Systems is exploring hosting a conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in late June of 2009. The conference would not just be for those that use Cayen Systems' SST and SSTPro products.
 
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Possible conference topics that have been suggested:

• SES 101 for Districts - How to manage all aspects of a quality SES program
• SES 101 for Providers - How to provide quality tutoring services and other basics like where to find tutors. How much to pay tutors as well as run background checks. How to develop contracts with tutors, etc. What makes a quality tutor? How to develop a top-quality student learning plan
• Forum for Districts, Providers and State Departments of Education SES staff to discuss quality programs
• Forum for Evaluators to discuss quality evaluation efforts and the importance of quality data
• Possibly a forum for Districts, Providers, States and Evaluators to talk together
• How well-managed reward and recognition programs can assist in raising participation and academic success
• A track for Cayen Systems SES management software users including user's group meeting
• Possible USED presentation providing an update on the new SES guidance
• Effective and quality state DOE review systems for providers.
• Topics for parent advocacy groups.

 
We understand in some areas, funds for travel and conferences are being cut back. Is this your experience?
 
Your feedback on this and other issues would really be appreciated as we consider whether or not to hold this conference at this time.

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