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}Change is an annual part of the state reporting process
}Professional Development is one of the six ingredients to building a culture of quality data
}Learning the changes now will help to avoid “surprises”
}Re-certification has been revised from last year’s process based upon participant feedback
}It is our 5th year and we want to thank you
}Because you perform a very complex job and deserve to be recognized!
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Poll the audience to see how many times they have re-certified.

Share with them that we are removing the updating calendar and checklist requirements.

Share with them that re-certification this year will involve an anniversary gift from us but don’t tell them what they are.

Acknowledge by name anyone who is attending who is also celebrating their 5th anniversary in the program (all 2007-2008 pilot participants)