Educational Credential Evaluators

ECE® Essentials

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In Milwaukee, WI.  Rescheduled for October (dates coming soon)

ECE® Essentials is a retreat-style training program for new employees in the field of international admissions and credential evaluation. 

The instruction combines:

  • The basics of credential evaluation
  • Fraud and forensics
  • Professional development: including cross-cultural communication and working with Chinese students
  • Introduction of three student-sending countries:
    • China
    • India
    • Vietnam

This two-day event allows attendees to network and establish new collegial relationships in our field. An optional networking event will be available for interaction on Thursday evening. Practical exercises and group work will reinforce the theoretical aspect of the training.

Each attendee will receive:

  • A crash course in credential evaluation to build your knowledge and your confidence in your new role
  • One-year complimentary subscription to ECE® Connection Advantage ($300 value)
  • Training workbook
  • Tour of the library at ECE
  • Opportunities for door prizes
  • Certificate of Completion after Day 2

 

View Detailed Agenda (PDF)

 

Pricing and Registration

Testimonials

The background research ECE has done with documents is such a time saver and resource for universities among the USA. I thank the ECE evaluators for sharing their documents and knowledge.

-Sonya

ECE has developed a high quality and personalized training session to help educational professionals increase their knowledge and comfort level working with transcripts from specific countries. I am excited to take back some knowledge and resources to my university!

-Marianne

Overall, this was an in-depth and a great learning experience. It was chunk full of information regarding educational systems in China, India, and Nigeria. The forensics and fraud placed first in this training.

-Anonymous attendee

I loved that this training was small— it made it feel more intimate and casual while allowing the attendees to personalize the lessons by asking questions. The facilitators were all personable and knowledgeable, and they made the material accessible and easy to grasp. While I had a foundation in international credential evaluation, this training made me feel more confident in it (and made me not feel like such a nerd for enjoying it as much as I do). Thank you!

-Alyse

I feel much more confident in my communications with international students. The tools I have learned through ECE will help my department develop best practices when navigating the education systems of other countries.

-Laura

I had a wonderful experience during the ECE Training! I learned a lot of extremely helpful information that I can take back to my institution to help us improve the way we work with students.

-Adriana

ECE® Essentials FAQ

General Session Information

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  What materials are provided?

You will receive printed and flash drive access to course materials.

  Am I required to bring anything?

Please bring your laptop and power cord. Internet access will be provided.

  Who are the trainers?
  • Amy Kawa, Evaluator
  • Amy Ullrich, Senior Evaluator
  • Charlie Hoehnen, Evaluator
  • Harmony St Laurent, Evaluator
  • Marybeth Gruenewald, Director of Global Initiatives
  • Majka Drewitz, Senior Evaluator
  • Melissa Ganiere, Research Evaluator
  • Nick Kelley, Evaluator
  • Sarah Pressman, Training and Staff Development Specialist
  • Zachary Holochwost, Research Evaluator

ECE reserves the right to substitute a trainer, speaker, or presenter due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts.

  What networking opportunities are there?

First and foremost, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with our trainers as well as your fellow attending credential evaluation professionals.

As a bonus, there will be an after-hours networking opportunity on Thursday evening.

Registration, Payment, and Refunds

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  How much is registration? What does the registration fee cover?

Early Bird registration is $785 per attendee. The Early Bird registration deadline is May 31st, 2019. Rescheduled. New dates coming soon.

General registration is $845 per attendee.

Registration covers the two-day training, printed and online access to materials, and food and beverage. Food and beverage include two continental breakfasts, two lunches, snacks, and beverages such as coffee, tea, and water.

  When is payment due? What type of payment do you accept?

Full payment is due by 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 27th, 2019.  Rescheduled. New dates coming soon.

We will accept online payment by credit/debit cards through Eventbrite. You may also pay via money order or personal check made payable to Educational Credential Evaluators. Any personal check issued by a foreign bank must also list the name of an affiliated U.S. bank.

  What additional costs am I responsible for?

You are responsible for transportation, lodging, dinner, the optional networking opportunity, and any other costs accrued during your stay in Milwaukee.

  Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No.

  Can I update my registration information?

If this is the case, please contact Sarah Pressman, Training and Staff Development Specialist, at spressman@ece.org.

  Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes. Please contact Sarah Pressman, Training and Staff Development Specialist, at spressman@ece.org.

  What is the refund policy?

A written notice of a cancellation request must be received by mail or email at least 24 hours prior to the training session start time to qualify for a refund. Qualifying refunds, minus a $25 processing fee, will be issued within three weeks of the request. A refund will not be issued if a cancellation request is received after the training session.

A hyperlink to session materials will be sent to you within five business days after the training session if you do not qualify for a refund.

Transportation, Lodging, Events and More

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  Where is the ECE® Essentials Retreat being held? Is parking available?

The Summer 2019 session will be rescheduled for October. New dates coming soon.

The ECE® Essentials Retreat- Summer 2019 will take place in the ECE office located in the Bottlehouse B building on the Schlitz Park campus in downtown Milwaukee. The address is 101 W. Pleasant St. #200 Milwaukee, WI 53212.

Visitor parking is available at Schlitz Park during the hours of the retreat. Request a visitor parking pass in the pre-retreat questionnaire.

Jack Nelson, Director of Market Development and retreat presenter, will meet interested attendees at a designated location to walk together over to the retreat location. You can indicate your interest in the pre-retreat questionnaire.

  What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

If flying, visit How to Get From Mitchell International Airport to Downtown Milwaukee.

For transportation options during your stay, visit Milwaukee Downtown.

  What are my lodging options?

Schlitz Park is in the Westown neighborhood of downtown Milwaukee. Within one mile of our location you can find:

  What is there to do in Milwaukee?

According to VISIT Milwaukee, "we have a little something for everyone and a lot of things that you didn’t know you wanted”. Check out our curated list of activities and attractions below. If what is listed below doesn’t peak your interest, check out Visit Milwaukee, Milwaukee Downtown, or Travel Wisconsin for more ideas.

  • Person-about-town? Milwaukee is known for its countless and varied summer festivals. Two music festivals in action during your trip are Summerfest “the world’s largest music festival”, and Jazz in the Park, “Milwaukee’s favorite free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more”.
  • Art connoisseur? New exhibitions will be waiting for you at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
  • Coffee drinker? Colectivo roasts and serves “the strongest coffee” around. Stop by their Humboldt Boulevard cafe, grab a drink, and watch their roasters at work!
  • Foodie? Stop by the Lakefront Brewery for traditional midwestern fish fry. Visit on Friday and get a side of traditional music from The Brewhaus Polka Kings!
  • Motorcycle enthusiast? Visit the Harley-Davidson Museum and continue to celebrate their 115th anniversary.
  • Nature lover and fitness guru? Squeeze in a workout by walking the Milwaukee RiverWalk, the Oak Leaf Trail, or the Lakefront!

 

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