The purpose of a Job Alike Group is to provide an opportunity for individuals who have a similar role within the agency to have support and guidance for their professional practice. This guidance and support is specific to the discipline or role of the individual. (It does not replace the support and guidance provided by supervisors and leaders in the agency, rather it is additive with attention to the specific role of the group.) Job Alike Groups involve professional learning, collaborative decision making about standards of practice and efforts to make sure that members of the group have the tools they need. All Job Alike Groups are aligned with the Agency’s vision, mission and core services.
Some Job Alike Group members will also be designated as “leads” and participate in a Lead Group. Leads have been selected for all certified Job Alike Groups. (Small groups may involve the entire group as leads.) The Lead Group is responsible for ensuring the quality of professional practice and developing a professional learning plan for the Job Alike Group. Lead Group members will also problem solve issues of professional practice and identify the instructional materials/supplies that need to be available to the members of the Job Alike Group.
Lead Groups have begun to meet. They are working on planning professional development and organizing themselves to provide support to their Job Alike Group. Below you will find a list of the leads for the various groups and some questions and answers about Job Alike and Lead Groups. If you have questions about what is being planned for your group, contact the person who has been designated as the lead for your region.
Special Education Consultants
Facilitator
Sue Severson
Leads
Danielle Schrad, Region 1
Susan Howell, Region 2
Deb Keilor, Region 3
Jacquie Potts, Region 5
Judy Oltman, Region 6
Kathy Cole, Region 7
Micheal White, Region 8
Psychologists
Facilitators
Dorothy Landon
Trent Holmberg
Leads
Christie Crouch Babb, Region 1
Emily Olson, Region 2
Rebecca Carver, Region 3
Stacey Volmer, Region 5
Nichole Craun, Region 6
Nichole Healy, Region 7
Lindsay Fjlelland, Region 8
Professional Learning
Facilitators
Cheryl Risen
Alecia Rahn-Blakeslee
Leads
Sue Ford, Region 1
Rob Brookhart, Region 2
Kristen Orton, Region 3
Martha Condon, Region 4
Teresa Bellinghausen, Region 5
Susan Ward, Region 6
Kathy Scebold, Region 7
Linda Hoobin, Region 8
Curriculum Consultants
Facilitator
Julie Hukee
Leads
Corrine Brietspecker, Region 1
Barb Shutt, Region 2
Mary Schmidt, Region 3
Rob Kleinow, Region 4
Jeri Gustafson, Region 5
Jen Reideman, Region 6
Berret Rice, Region 7
Denise Carlson, Region 8
Mary Ann Strawhacker, All Regions
Speech-Language Pathologists
Facilitators
Rhonda Balch
Patty Schleisman
Leads
Judy Stockbridge, Region 1
Allyson Halley, Region 2
Marlys Gjerstad, Region 3
Marti Marvin, Region 4
Ellie Holland, Region 5
Susan Acoymo, Region 6
Janel Lehmkuhl, Region 7
Mia Vannoy, Region 8
School Social Workers
Facilitators
Jean Boger
Jennifer Downs
Sara Mercer
Leads
Camie Walker, Region 1
Vicki Sanders, Region 2
Holly Long-Dewolf, Region 3
Wendy Acri, Region 5
Andrea Timm, Region 6
Laura Phipps, Region 7
Jill Dunn, Region 8
Early Childhood
Facilitator
Sheri Haupert
Leads
Summer Boes, Region 1
Keaya Meyer-Fowles, Region 2
Cyndi Conrad, Region 3
Sandy Darveau, Region 5
Sandy Alexander, Region 6
Kathy Fillmore, Region 7
Lisa Hodges, Region 8
Instructional Technology
Facilitator
Lynn McCartney
Leads
All Ed Tech and ATT
Hearing Facilitator
Tori Carsrud
Leads
All Audiologists, Audiometrists and Hearing Teachers
Occupational Therapy
Facilitator
Donna Bachman
Leads
Heidi Webber, Region 2
Brandie Cox, Region 3
Anne Winter, Region 6
Bryce Chidester, Region 8
Physical Therapy
Facilitator
Emily Sweeney
Leads
Malinda Elliot, Region 2
Dirk Swanson, Region 2
Lisa Smith, Region 3
Vicki Swanson, Region 3
Parent & Educator Connection
Facilitator
Terry Mendell
Leads
All PEC Coordinators
Shelter Care
Facilitator
Jude Richardson
Leads
Regional Planning Council Members
Q & A Section
Are we having Discipline Meetings this year?
Groups will not have a certain number of days per year reserved for discipline meetings. Instead, Lead Groups will determine the professional learning needs for their group for the year. This may involve the entire Job Alike Group coming together for some days of learning, but it will be driven by professional learning needs.
I want to attend a state conference for my professional organization this year. How do I request this?
Talk to a member of your Lead Group. Find out if your group allocated money for this type of professional learning and if so, find out what process they are using for members to request attendance.
I want to attend a conference but it is not really related to my Job Alike Group needs. For example, it is a conference teachers in my district are attending. How do I request this?
Contact your supervisor.
Do some groups have both a discipline program assistant and a facilitator?
No, discipline program assistants are acting as the facilitators for their Job Alike Groups. For groups that had a discipline program assistant leave, the DPA was not replaced, and facilitators were selected.
I need some materials. How do I request them?
It depends. If you need supplies to do your job like pens, folders, notebooks, sticky notes, chart papers, stickers, etc., request them from support staff in your regional office. Other items costing less than $25 that you may need to do your work can be purchased (with supervisor approval) and be reimbursed on your monthly expense claim. If you need instructional materials or equipment to do your job, request them through your Lead Group. (Some materials may already be available in your regional office.)
Will we have an opportunity to participate in Teacher Quality activities again this year?
Yes, the leads of your Job Alike Group will be planning TQ options for this year.
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