Q&As for Required Ready by Five Trainings

Q: Who should attend training?

All direct professional staff funded by the Ready by Five Millage at .5 FTE or higher who have not completed training previously.

Q: How do I know who counts as a Ready by Five-funded professional?

All positions included in the current service provider agreement budget that are included in the direct expense category and listed as .5 FTE or higher should attend.

Q: What trainings are being offered?

Health Net West Michigan – Care Model Training (Link to flyer)

Q: If I completed the Care Model or training, do I need to attend the training again in 2024 or 2025?

No.

Q: I attended a training that was very similar to this training. Should I attend this training as well?

Individuals may be waived from required training hours if the Service Partner can verify that the employee received equivalent training within the past 12 months.

Q: How do I find out when trainings are offered?

Information about upcoming training dates and times will be sent to the program lead of each Ready by Five funded program. Information will come from Health Net of West Michigan.

Q: What documentation is required by my program to track?

Records that detail dates of training, attendance, and topics covered are to be maintained and made available during the annual assessment process. Confirmation of attendance should be sent to you by the agency providing the training to keep on file.

Q: Could subcontractors or additional early childhood professionals who are not funded by Ready by Five attend trainings?

If there is additional space in the training session(s), yes!

Q: Are there additional trainings that will be offered through the Ready by Five network?

Based on feedback from partners and the Ready by Five evaluation process, training may be modified, and additional opportunities may be added.