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 Program Activities and Timeline 

The New Director Mentor Program is a 12-month commitment from February 2012 through January 2013. During this time New Directors will complete 12 self-directed modules. We approximate two to three hours to complete each module. Additionally, each New Director will have contact with a Mentor on a regular, monthly basis (frequency and time to be determined by the pair).

Timeline

January 2012

  • New Director and Mentor Applications requested.
  • New Director identifies potential matches from Mentor pool.
  • If in attendance, attend in-person orientation during the 2012 AMCHP Annual Conference(Washington, DC).
  • If not able to attend, participate on a conference call orientation (date to be determined).

February 2012-January 2013

  • Complete self-directed modules.

§  Required and recommended readings.

§  Self-reflection.

§  Recommended activities to complete.

§  Module-specific evaluations.

  • Monthly contact between Mentor and Mentee pairs.

February 2013

  • Recognition of Mentors and Mentees at the AMCHP Annual Conference.

Syllabus of 12 Modules

Each module focuses on one or more of the MCH Leadership Competencies and will be completed individually by the New Director. We approximate two to three hours to complete each module. Each module will be accessible as a PDF file via a SharePoint Website and will include a pre- and post-assessment, as well as an evaluation at the end of the module.

I. WHAT TO KNOW:          

  • Module #1: MCH Background & Information
  • Module #2: Title V Background & Information
  • Module #3: Critical Thinking & Evaluation

II. WHO YOU ARE:

  • Module #4: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner
  • Module #5: Ethics & Professionalism
  • Module #6: Foundations of Leadership

III. ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS         

  • Module #7: Communication         
  • Module #8: Collaboration With Others
  • Module #9: Managing Conflict and Negotiations
  • Module #10: Cultural Competency         

IV. LEADERSHIP:  

  • Module #11: Management and Leadership
  • Module #12: Developing Policy & Advocacy Skills      

Required Resources (all provided by AMCHP):

  • Maternal and Child Health Leadership Competencies
  • Leading State Maternal & Child Health Programs: A Guide for Senior Managers
  • MCH Glossary of Terms