Define the Training/Education criteria for an employee to move on the pay matrix.(45% ) 100 increments

T/E must fit the job. Employees may claim T/E for movement on the Base Pay Matrix if the training was completed no earlier than January, 2003 (IEM’s new beginning), with the exception of Degrees or Certificates.  Anyone having a Degree or Certificate may submit the request for credit regardless of when it was received.

 

Definition: “Training” can be a seminar, workshop or conference that may pertain to one of an employees job functions or multiple functions, Credit is given only in the job function/functions for which training specifically applies.

 

“Education” are courses or degrees that may pertain to one of an employee’s job functions or multiple functions, Credit is given only in the job function/functions for which education  specifically applies.

 

“Certificate” equals a "Degree"; just without the general ed classes needed for an AA (2 yr. Degree).

A "Certificate" is worth 10 credits in the Training/Education pay variable.

 

An employee can earn training/education credit in the following manner;

1-3 hour training  1  credit

1/2 - 1 day  training = 2.5 credits

College Course or multiple day training = 5 credits

AA or Certificate = 10 credits

Bachelor Degree = 15 credits

Post Graduate = 20 credit

 

Training Credit for IEM Library Media

 

Media in the Training Library can earn training credits

 

In order to receive the credit an employee must read the book or listen to the CD

 

The training should not be done on company time

 

If the book/CD does not come with review questions the employee must write one summary paragraph per chapter and write two questions about the chapter with the correct answer. If the book or CD has questions after each chapter or section the employee will answer these questions for credit.

 

The report will be submitted to HR for training credit

 

 

Pay Credit

Current Books in Training Library

˝  Training Credit in all Job Functions

Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute,  Ken Blanchard, 120 pages

 

The Generosity Factor, Ken Blanchard and S. Truett Cathy, 131 pages

A financially successful young Broker with a future that holds a bright promise comes across an article in his favorite publication one morn ing that captures his attention. It appears that a very successful businessman claims that his greatest joy is found in giving away his money, as well as his time!

 

The Case Against Standardized Testing, Alfie Kohn, 66 pages combined with Will Standards Save Public Education? Deborah Meier, 88 pages

Students are being tested to an extent that is unprecedented in American history and unparalleled anywhere in the world. Politicians and businesspeople, determined to get tough with students and teachers, have increased the pressure to raise standardized test scores. Unfortunately, the effort to do so typically comes at the expense of more meaningful forms of learning

 

School Choice the Findings, Herbert  J. Walberg, 135 pages

There has been considerable research on school choice over the last decade, producing a literature filled with controversy and conflicting findings. In this book, one of the nation’s most reputable education scholars provides a helpful overview and assessment of all this work-one that anyone interested in the choice issue can surely benefit from reading

 

 

2 Training Credits all Job Functions

The Path of Least Resistance, Robert Fritz, 237 pages

A good book to understand the philosophy behind IEM’s tension chart system. Fritz examines four crucial elements that contribute to an organizations success.

 

3 Training Credits all Job Functions

Parent-Driven Schools, Randy Gaschler 207 pages

Randy Gaschler, President of Innovative Education Management believes that with the help of parents throughout California and America, the nation’s school system can be resurrected. This book will inspirte you to join him in a movement to take back our schools and restore education system to what it once was, the best in the world. “Together, we can change public education. The power to do that lies with us; in our hands and in our hearts.”

 

 

 

2.5 Training Credit in the Job Function it applies to

Excel 2003 for Dummies,  Greg Harvey 354 pages

An easy to read reference book.

 

Current CD’s in Training Library

˝ Training Credit on all Job Functions

21 Ways to Defuse Anger and Calm People Down, 2 hour course

Learn peacekeeping skills you’ll use to prevent blowups…mediate disputes….. and foster teamwork

 

 

 

 

Training Credit for IEM Library Media

 

Media in the Training Library can earn training credits

 

In order to receive the credit an employee must read the book or listen to the CD

 

The training should not be done on company time

 

If the book/CD does not come with review questions the employee must write one summary paragraph per chapter and write two questions about the chapter with the correct answer. If the book or CD has questions after each chapter or section the employee will answer these questions for credit.

 

The report will be submitted to HR for training credit

 

 

Pay Credit

Current Books in Training Library

˝  Training Credit in all Job Functions

Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute,  Ken Blanchard, 120 pages

 

The Generosity Factor, Ken Blanchard and S. Truett Cathy, 131 pages

A financially successful young Broker with a future that holds a bright promise comes across an article in his favorite publication one morn ing that captures his attention. It appears that a very successful businessman claims that his greatest joy is found in giving away his money, as well as his time!

 

The Case Against Standardized Testing, Alfie Kohn, 66 pages combined with Will Standards Save Public Education? Deborah Meier, 88 pages

Students are being tested to an extent that is unprecedented in American history and unparalleled anywhere in the world. Politicians and businesspeople, determined to get tough with students and teachers, have increased the pressure to raise standardized test scores. Unfortunately, the effort to do so typically comes at the expense of more meaningful forms of learning

 

School Choice the Findings, Herbert  J. Walberg, 135 pages

There has been considerable research on school choice over the last decade, producing a literature filled with controversy and conflicting findings. In this book, one of the nation’s most reputable education scholars provides a helpful overview and assessment of all this work-one that anyone interested in the choice issue can surely benefit from reading

 

 

2 Training Credits all Job Functions

The Path of Least Resistance, Robert Fritz, 237 pages

A good book to understand the philosophy behind IEM’s tension chart system. Fritz examines four crucial elements that contribute to an organizations success.

 

3 Training Credits all Job Functions

Parent-Driven Schools, Randy Gaschler 207 pages

Randy Gaschler, President of Innovative Education Management believes that with the help of parents throughout California and America, the nation’s school system can be resurrected. This book will inspirte you to join him in a movement to take back our schools and restore education system to what it once was, the best in the world. “Together, we can change public education. The power to do that lies with us; in our hands and in our hearts.”

 

 

 

2.5 Training Credit in the Job Function it applies to

Excel 2003 for Dummies,  Greg Harvey 354 pages

An easy to read reference book.

 

Current CD’s in Training Library

˝ Training Credit on all Job Functions

21 Ways to Defuse Anger and Calm People Down, 2 hour course

Learn peacekeeping skills you’ll use to prevent blowups…mediate disputes….. and foster teamwork

 

 

 

 

 

 

An additional degree increases your credits by the difference of the credits given by the first  degree and credits for the second.  Additional degree credits are not cumulative.

 

 

An employee may request pre-approval for credit from President or designee. Pre-approval is not required but without pre-approval there is no guarantee employee will receive credit or that the training will be paid for by the organization If employee is filling out a request for training form they may request pre-approval on check off box provided in form. Form is located in all IEM Offices. Pay of training may be based on both application to employee's job function and the training budget.

 

Employees will keep a log of training/education that they intend to use to move on the pay matrix

The form will is in each of the IEM Offices. The form will list the training/education received, how it pertains to job function (s), how it has been applied to actual work performance, and length of the training.

 

Employees will provide a photocopy of the syllabus, program, certificate or degree and attach to the form. The form is submitted to HR.