LifeCourse Learning

CtLC Skill Building Series

The Ambassador series is an opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of each of the foundational principles of the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and its accompanying decision-making and planning tools.

What is the Ambassadors Series?

All Charting the LifeCourseAmbassador series are designed to include training, professional development, and implementation coaching to:

  • Provide foundational understanding of the key principles of the framework
  • Introduce the application of the principles for a specific focus area and/or practice
  • Share examples of how CtLCis being used around the country

By completing the Charting the LifeCourse Ambassadors series, participants will:

  • Enhance and broaden your understanding of each of the principles of the CtLC Framework
  • Build your confidence and capacity to champion the CtLC Framework with a variety of stakeholders and audiences.
  • Identify and practice using the CtLC framework and tools specific to the functions of your role/position
  • Build confidence and competence to integrate the CtLC framework into the practices/functions of your role on an ongoing basis
  • Support others in similar roles/positions in using the CtLC framework and tools

Organizations who choose to host a CtLC Ambassador Series will also have the opportunity to:

  • Enhance existing or develop new practices, processes, or policies integrating the CtLC framework and methodology
  • Identify strategic implementation strategies to support all team members to the CtLC framework and its integration throughout the project, program, or organization as a whole
  • Plan for scaling and sustaining the use of CtLC to enhance person-and family-centered policies, practices, and procedures

How does the Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador Series Work?

The Ambassador series combines self-paced learning and regular coaching support through a virtual learning experience. Each series includes:

  • A “Kick Off” Coaching Call
  • Five (5) online videos, learning activities, and interactive coaching calls
    • Learn about the principle by watching an online video
    • Practice applying the principle and using the related tools by downloading, completing, and submitting the Learning Activity
    • Share your learning through dialogue and feedback from coaches and peers during the Coaching Call
  • A Wrap Up, Reflections, and Next Steps Coaching Call

There are specific types of Ambassador series that are tailored for a particular purpose and target audience. The type of series that is chosen by an individual or an organization will determine how the coaching calls are structured in order to ensure both capacity building and implementation support that is responsive to the role of the learners and goals for the series.

How do I Become an Ambassador?

Becoming an Ambassador connects you to the LifeCourse Nexus Network.

Individuals can become an Ambassador by completing a series for Open Enrollment or by completing a series hosted by their organization.

The LifeCourse Nexus offers CtLC Ambassador Series for Open Enrollment on a recurring schedule throughout the year. Registration announcements can be found on our social media pages and are sent to our Network via email. Join our email list to receive updates on the series offerings.

Registration is now open for the following CtLC Ambassador Series for Open Enrollment:

What is the CtLC Ambassador Badge Academy?

CtLC Ambassadors who have an ongoing interest in providing CtLC workshops and presentations, who want to have access to the latest materials, and be recognized as having additional training and skills have access to the CtLC Ambassador Badge Academy.

The CtLC Badge Academy is comprised of a variety of badge courses, that will enhance Ambassador’s knowledge, skills, resources, confidence, and competence in supporting others to use CtLC in personal and professional practices and facilitating opportunities to increase involvement with the LifeCourse Nexus.

  • By completing a CtLC Ambassador Badge course, CtLC Ambassadors will:
    Develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to facilitate LifeCourse capacity building and shared learning activities, such as the CtLC foundational workshop and elements of a LifeCourse Nexus Chapter (LINK to Chapter page)

  • Access CtLC materials and resources (such as powerpoints, facilitator guides, and other templates), to support the facilitation of CtLC activities

  • Join other CtLC Ambassador Badge Academy learners and implementers through an online shared learning community

  • Be recognized as having earned particular Badges through utilization the visual CtLC Ambassador Badge tags provided by the LifeCourse Nexus in bios, on resumes, and in email signatures

  • Have opportunities to contribute to the LifeCourse Nexus network, including becoming a social media influencer, co-presenting at conferences, co-developing products, assisting with events, etc.

How does the CtLC Ambassador Badge Academy Work?

Each CtLC Ambassador Badge Academy course is structured to include opportunities for building your knowledge and skillset through self-guided learning activities, shared learning through feedback loops with peers, and interactive coaching with a LifeCourse Nexus National Team Member. Some of the activities included in a Badge Academy Course may include:

  • Watching an instructional video as well as videos submitted by other Badge Academy Learners

  • Making your own short videos

  • Giving feedback on other learner’s videos

  • Attending a coaching call

How do I access the CtLC Badge Academy?
Join the Virtual CtLC Ambassador Community for updates and announcements regarding the CtLC Badge Academy.

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