Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes are most successful when they are available in local communities and offered on a continuing basis. Classes are taught by pairs of trained class leaders. As numbers of Iowa class leaders increase family caregivers have increasing access to the benefits of Powerful Tools for Caregivers.
Class leaders must be certified in order to plan and teach a class in Iowa. Certification follows a two and one-half day experiential training by master trainers. Master trainers are class leaders with teaching experience who have also completed additional two and one-half day training. Iowa State University Extension supports two master trainers and offers class leader training twice per year. When selecting leaders, review the class leader considerations (MS Word).
Upcoming Training - October 2008
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class Leader Training
When: October 8 - 10, 2008
Wednesday, October 8 -- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, October 9 -- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, October 10 -- 8 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Deery Room, Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Accommodations: The Historic Blackhawk Hotel, 115 Main Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa; (319) 277-1161 or (800) 488-4295
To receive a discount, reference the "Powerful Tools for Caregivers training with ISU Families Extension" when you make your reservations.
Registration Fee: Iowa residents - $250; Out-of-state residents - $500
Payment may be made by purchase order or check payable to Iowa State University.
For more information, contact:
Kyle L. Kostelecky,
Phone: (515) 294-4824
E-mail: klk@iastate.edu
Deadline: Payment or arrangements must be made by by September 24, 2008. Send registration form (pdf) with payment to Joyce Howard, 1086 LeBaron, Ames, IA 50011-1322, phone: 515-294-8754.
Download the registration form (pdf) to sign up!