Food Safety DevelopmentFor Early Childhood Educators

USDA Grant Project

Alabama State University

Dr. Huey-Ling Lin, Project Director

Opening Session

Demetrius BassMistress of Ceremonies

AgendaFriday, February 20, 2004

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Welcoming Remarks/Presentations3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Break3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker Dr. Jeff Gorrell4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Getting to Know Your Team5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Break6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner Saturday, February 21, 2004

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Content Experts Presentations12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open Discussions/Action Plan 

Introductions

1. Name

2. Agency

3. Expectation

Dr. Huey-Ling Lin

Project Director

&

Assistant Professor

of Early Childhood Education

Alabama State University

Parent Specialist

&

Interim Chairperson

Department of Foundations and Psychology

Alabama State University

Dr. Tina Vazin

Dr. Jim Flaitz

External Evaluator

&

Professor

College of Education

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

BREAK!!!

Dr. Pete Macchia

Technical Manager

&

Associate Professor of Instructional Technology

Alabama State University

Ernest Cox

Assistant Project Director

&

Retired Air Force Colonel

Demetrius Bass

Budget Manager

&

Bank Examiner

Payment of Content Experts

• Signed and dated consulting agreement

• W-9: Legal name and SSN

• Participation in workgroup activities

4-6 weeks after meeting

Reimbursement for Travel Expenses

• Read instructions carefully

• Attach original receipts

• Keep a copy for yourself

• Explain collective totals

IMPORTANT:Mailing Address For Reimbursement Form

Dr. Huey-Ling Lin

217 Councill Hall

Alabama State University

915 South Jackson Street

Montgomery, AL 36101-0271

Where do I fit in?

Your Role

• Objectives

• Expected outcomes

• Things to think about

• Individual expectations

Objectives

To determine the content of the training To develop a curriculum based on training needs To develop innovative materials to implement the

curriculum

What’s Expected of You!

• Match experts and tasks– Who would be best at what task?

• PRIORTIZE!!!– What things are most important?– How do these things fit into our timetable?

• Create a work plan– How can we best use our assets to achieve

goals and stay on our timetable?

Questions to Ask Yourself

• Do I have enough information to make an informed decision?

• What else do I need to make a decision?

• Who else needs to be involved?

• Was the meeting productive?

• What can we do to be more effective?

Evaluation Forms & Feedback!!!

Expected Outcomes of the Workgroup Meeting

• Understand the goals of the project• Understand how each member can be an asset to the

project• Generate a “Teaching-the-Other” training module

action plan• Learn how to continue work through open dialogue,

online communication, and collaboration

BREAK!!!

Dr. Jeff Gorrell

Keynote Speaker

&

Dean of the Graduate School of Education

George Mason University

Team-Building Activity

Meet and Greet!

Close of Session I

• Dinner will be held tonight from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm.

• Breakfast will be held in the morning from 8:00 am until 8:50 am.

• Sessions open in the 9:00 am.

• Presenters will be chosen randomly, so be here on time and be ready to present.

Any Questions

Have a Great Evening!!!