STATE OF CALIFORNIA / ELOY ORTIZ OAKLEY, CHANCELLOR
California Community Colleges
Chancellor’s Office
1102 Q street, Suite 4400
Sacramento, Ca 95811-6549
(916) 445-8752
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January 4, 2018

TO: EOPS Directorswithin NextUp Colleges and NextUp Staff

FROM: Janet Fulton EOPS/CARE/NextUp Specialist

SUBJECT: Chancellor’s Office NextUpSpring Training – February 27-28, 2018

The Chancellor’s Office isofferingthe training, “Introduction to Motivational Interviewing,” for up to three NextUp staff members from each of the 26 colleges administering NextUp programs, from February 27-28, 2018, at the Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento. Colleges may determine which three NextUp staff members will most benefit from this training.

Continuing education credit may be earned by attenders with LPCC, LMFT and LCSW credentials. At the conclusion of the training, eligible participants(LMFTs, LCSWs and LPCCs) will receive a CE certificate through the Give an Hour organization. To receive a CE certificate, participants must stay for the entire training through its conclusion on the second day, sign in and out, and complete an evaluation. Participants who do not attend the entire training through its conclusion on the second day are ineligible for continuing education credit.

This NextUp training immediately precedes and is separate from the EOPS/CARE Statewide Technical Assistance Training offered by the Chancellor’s Office on March 1, 2018. NextUp staff are invited to also register for the EOPS/CARE Statewide Technical Assistance Training. We look forward to meeting with you and anticipate a rich, mutual collaboration of California Community College professionals.

Event:NextUp Spring Training

Tuesday, February 27, 2018, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Check-in, badge and material pick-up will be from 7:30 am – 9:00am

Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 26, 2018

To register see the registration link below.

Location:Doubletree by Hilton Sacramento

2001 Point West Way

Sacramento, CA 95815

Hotel Telephone: 1-800-686-3775

Special Group Rate: $110.00 single /double room plus tax(you must enter the reservation date and the group code of “TAT” to receive the $110.00 rate) Please see the link on the following page under “Hotel Reservation”.

Please NOTE: The Chancellor’s Office will NOT be reimbursing lodging, per diem and travel costs. However, you may use your college NextUp program funds to cover costs for staff attending this training. There is no charge to attend the Chancellor’s Office training.

Training Registration:

Training Registration CLOSES: Friday, January 26, 2018

To attend, a registration form must be completed by each individual (registration form is online). Completion of the registration form will ensure that adequate space is reserved and sufficient training materials are provided for all attendees. If you are attending both training days, until the conclusion of the training, and are interested in LPCC, LMFT or LCSW continuing education credit, please provide your license number when registering.

Register:

Requests for Vegetarian Meals and Accessibility Accommodations:

Requests for vegetarian meals or disability-related accommodations during the training must be specified on the registration form no later than February 4, 2018. Accessibility needs related to hotel lodging or transportation to or from the training should be arranged directly with the Doubletree Hotel or a transportation provider.

Hotel Reservations:

You will need to guarantee your room reservation by providing a credit card number with the Doubletree Hoteldirectly by telephone at 1-800-686-3775 or

Group Block Code: “TAT”

The block of rooms reserved for the EOPS/CARE Spring 2018 training is under the Group Block Code“TAT” at the rate of $110.00 single /double room plus tax or until the hotel room block is full. Reservations made after that date will be charged at a rate higher than $110.00. Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival date to avoid charges at the Doubletree Hotel.

To receive the discounted rate, your reservation must be made and guaranteed with a credit card by Feb.4, 2018.

Hotel Parking: Daily and overnight parking at the Doubletree: $5.00.

OTHER:

Airport Shuttle Service: Shuttle service between Sacramento International Airport and the Doubletree Hotel may be made and paid through Super Shuttle by calling 1-800-258-3826. To receive a 10% discount, make your reservations and pay online at

Agenda: Please see the attached, draft agenda.

Contacts: Contact the following individuals for questions pertaining to this training:

Koney Austinn, EOPS/CARE/NextUp Analyst,

Janet Fulton, EOPS/CARE/NextUp Specialist,

For meeting disability accommodation requests not included in the registration form and hotel reservations issues only, please contact: Julie Moore, Meeting Planner,

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