Frequently Asked Questions about LEC
Click an item in the list below to see the answer; click the question again to close it.- What is the total time commitment?
- Year One: 7.75 days
- Year Two: 5 days
- How much time is it per month?
- Year One: 6 hours per month
- Year Two: 4 hours per month
- What commitments do I need to make, as an LEC participant?
- Engage openly about the opportunities and challenges of their organizations.
- Give and receive honest feedback.
- Keep all discussions confidential.
- Make a commitment to the process.
- Remain open to learning different organization development approaches.
- In year two of the LEC Project, commit to mentoring a new CAC leader.
- Who facilitates LEC?
- Martha Isobel Lask, MSOD, independent consultant since 1994, has over 25 years experience as a coach, consultant and manager in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. She brings special expertise in executive coaching and facilitating dialogue in a variety of group settings. Other projects: executive coaching for leaders of clinical development teams at Bristol Myer Squibb; establishment of statewide, cross agency partnerships for the National Rural Economic Development Institute.
- Anne Lynn, ACSW, is the Project Director of the Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center, (since 1996). Anne previously worked in the field of public and private child welfare in direct service and administration of child protective services, foster care, adoption, and permanency planning.
- Dr. M. Christine Kenty, PhD, LEC evaluator, is an independent professional researcher and consultant with years of experience in both qualitative and quantitative program evaluation methods and CACs.
- When did LEC begin?
- LEC was started in October of 2004.
- What are the selection criteria?
- Participants are accredited member directors or associate directors, coordinators or team leaders with 3 years experience at CAC programs that have a child-friendly CAC facility, a comprehensive multidisciplinary team response, conduct joint interviews and have staff assigned to the CAC. Invitations may be issued to individuals with other situations than those listed above.
- Participants must have the organizational support of the CAC program and partner agencies to participate fully in the project.
- Participants must agree to maintain the confidentiality of the other participants.
- Participants must be committed to expanding their knowledge and growth.
- What does it cost to participate in LEC?
- Most costs associated with LEC are covered by NRCAC.
Note: If you don't think you are eligible for LEC, then try the mentorship program and get some help from a seasoned CAC director.