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A tidbit to keep us learning & growing
By: Jim Smith, JR of Jimpact
From his book Crash and Learn: 600+ Road-Tested Tips to Keep Audiences Fired Up and Engaged!

“Provide a “best ideas,” “top tips,” or “action items” page for learners to record their most significant ideas.”

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For a limited time, individuals working for not-for-profit and local government will have access to more than 750 MindLeaders® courses totally free. The courses are offered by Ready Indiana and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Check out http://www.readyindiana.org/ for all the details.

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And become a published author in the process!

Do you have a training technique that works every time? A “go to” activity that saves you when everything else has failed? It’s time you share that gem with the world!

Chapter Services and ASTD Press have teamed up to provide chapter members with an exciting publishing opportunity. ASTD Press and Pfeiffer Publishing will co-publish a book of “road tested” activities (those that work every time) written by chapter members.

What’s in it for you?
• A complimentary copy of the book
• Professional exposure - your contact information and a short bio will be printed in the book
• You will be considered an ASTD and a Wiley author and receive a 25 percent discount for all Wiley titles.

To get all the details, email Elaine Biech (ebboffice@aol.com), the book's editor, by July 4. She will send a publishing template to help you get started, review important dates and deadlines, and help with editing to ensure each submission is the best it can be!

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Leverage the experience of your peers through CPLP Prep Sessions
By: Bill Mugavin

Thinking about applying for the CPLP but want to know more about how it works? Or, are you already in the process and want some insights on how to best to prepare? The old saying is “experience is the best teacher", but it doesn’t necessarily have to be your experience! CIASTD University has put together a panel of Workplace and Learning Professionals who have earned the CPLP designation and who are anxious to share their experience and insights with you. Panel members will share the glorious and grueling details of the CPLP certification process including:

• Credential benefits they have personally realized. Yes! It is absolutely worth it.
• Information about the knowledge based exam
• Study and test taking tips
• How to organize and put together your work product
• Recertification requirements and much more

Remember, the CIASTD University is about more than just CPLP preparation. The program offers a broad range of industry knowledge for anyone who wants to develop as a Workplace Learning and Performance Professional. We have made it easier for you to learn and grow by building in session and pricing options that work for your schedule and individual goals. You can now enroll for just one or two sessions!
• Single Session: Members - $75, Non-members - $95
• Two Sessions: Members - $125, Non-members - $150

Get started on or continue your professional journey by joining us on June 24th from 4pm-7pm at the Fishers Public Library for the CPLP Prep Session. We look forward to sharing our experience and helping you take a step ahead.

Click here for more information. Register now.

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The ChIP code is an investment in our chapter!
By: Deb Lang

Remember to use our chapter code - CH5010 - when buying ASTD goods and services from the National ASTD, such as books, national conferences (such as the upcoming International Conference and Expo in Chicago), seminars, and national membership (new and renewals). Each time you use the code, ASTD donates funds to our chapter.

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• For information on speaking at a future CIASTD meeting, visit www.CIASTD.org.
  
• If writing is your specialty, we are always on the lookout for articles which further learning in the areas of training and development. While we may not be able to publish every article we receive, we believe each issue of The Facilitator would be enriched by the addition of articles from CIASTD members. As a bonus, there’s VIP bucks awaiting each published article! Submit articles by emailing them to martie.hoofer@salliemae.com. We prefer files in Microsoft Word or Adobe pdf format.
  • The focus for the July issue of The Facilitator is designing learning and simulation based learning.