🌸 Class Leaders and Master Trainers 🌸
Staff Transitions
We are so grateful for the innovative and impactful work of Leslie Congleton. She was part of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers development team in 1997 and remained involved with PTC for 25 years, including being on staff with Iowa State University over the last year during the program’s transition. Her last day will be June 9. This summer she will be taking a step back to enjoy some travel and time with family. Thank you for everything, Leslie! 
 
Many of you have gotten to know Susan DeBlieck as a new face for PTC at Iowa State University. Susan’s work has made for a smooth transition as she has laid a solid new foundation from which the program will continue to grow for years to come. Susan will be moving to Minnesota and taking on a new role; her last day is May 2. Thank you for your contributions, Susan!
 
We're glad to have Naomi Meinertz step in to fill Susan's shoes. She's a PTC class leader and gerontology doctoral candidate at Iowa State University. Naomi is passionate about family care relationships and developing, implementing, and evaluating programs aimed at improving family care experiences. Please continue to use the email address, ptcaregivers@iastate.edu to connect with us.
New Date: Virtual Master Trainer Training
Applications are open! Do you know someone who would be an amazing PTC trainer? Encourage fellow Class Leaders to apply for the virtual Master Trainer Training.

Fee: $250 (due after application is reviewed)

Space is limited. The application is open for the virtual training on August 11th, learn more and apply here: www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org/class-leaders/
PTC Classes and Class Leader Trainings
Thank you for adding over 210 PTC classes to our Add a Class Form, y'all! Check out our website to see when upcoming virtual and in-person classes are being hosted across Canada and the U.S.

Military Caregivers
There is a PTC class pilot for military caregivers starting May 19th. Learn more and register here.
  • Thursdays, May 19 through June 23
  • 7:00-8:30 PM Central Time

Looking to become a PTC Class Leader? Upcoming training events are listed on our website here.
Materials for PTC Classes
After setting up an account, Class Leaders can access PTC files through the ISU Extension Store. When you set up your ISU Extension Store account, be sure to use the primary email address that PTC uses to contact you.

Resources:

Additional details for PTC Class Leaders and Master Trainers are posted here: www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org/resources/
The Caregiver Helpbook
Do you need to order The Caregiver Helpbook for upcoming caregiver classes?

The books are available through the Iowa State University Extension Store here: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/16199

Need help creating an account to purchase books or access class materials? See our How-To Guide.
The Caregiver Helpbook
Planning PTC Caregiver classes?
Be sure to add your PTC events here: 
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org