Consistency of Rule Interpretation: A Myth or Possibility?


Licensing agencies often face the problem of inconsistency of rule interpretation across licensing staff. While steps may be taken in an attempt to improve consistency, little improvement seems to occur.  Why might that be?  This webinar will explore what agencies need to consider and address if they wish to improve consistency, including the most critical and overlooked element of consistent interpretation--Staff Supervision.


Presenter:

Jacqueline Wood
has over 30 years experience in the filed of human service regulation and early education, the majority in child care licensing.  This experience includes directing all Michigan child care licensing field operation, as well as developing and leading professional development activities for licensing staff.  Her experience further includes teaching and directing early childhood programs, as well as curriculum development and teaching early childhood professionals, at local community and university levels.

She has worked collaboratively with higher education institutions, R and R agencies, licensee groups, schools and media companies to expand and improve learning opportunities available to licensing staff and individuals working in the field of child care.  Much of this work was accomplished through strong licensing partnerships with licensees and professional organizations.  Jacqueline has degrees in Education and Child Development with advanced work in effective teaching and learning.

While this speaker has been carefully chosen by NARA to present relevant information to our members, the views and opinions expressed in this webinar, unless expressly stated otherwise, are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NARA.


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