Technical issues
We've had a report of technical difficulties with enrollment and the dashboard. As far as we can tell, these issues do not affect the courses or your ability to access and complete the tests. The technical team is working on these issues and we will send another notice when they been resolved.
Final Three Weeks (Term 2 ends July 27)
We're now down to the final three weeks to complete courses for Term 2.
The Academy closes on July 27 for the regularly scheduled updates and reopens again on August 27 for the start of Term 3.
July Newsletter
Attached is the July Virtual Learning Community Newsletter and a brief summary is listed below. The Virtual Learning Community is a project of the Academy of Peer Services to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice. This monthly newsletter is for anyone involved in the peer support workforce. Feel free to share with your colleagues.
Roundup of July Announcements
- Deadline extended to nominate Peer Leaders for the Alternatives Conference. Deadline is now July 10 | Submit Nomination
- Featured Event: 12th Annual Conference for Working Peer Specialists in New York City (July 19 is Sold Out)) | View Program
- Review of Last Month's Live Dialogue: A Tale of Two Consortia | Presentation Slides
- Save the Date for the Next Live Dialogue - August 9, 2018 - 11:00 am
A Preview of Coming Attractions with the Academy of Peer Services | Register - Academy of Peer Services User Experience with Mobile Devices (Smartphones / Tablets) | Feedback
- Virtual Learning Community Charter Development Team | Request to Join
- NYAPRS 36th Annual Conference (September 12-14) registration is open | Register
In this Newsletter
This month's article by Howard Diamond speaks on the topic of Independence for All. Thank you Howard for your encouragement and continuing contributions to our peer support community. Many events are planned in July and August. Take a look in the Calendar on the Virtual Learning Community website for more.
There is an opening for the New York City Peer Workforce Consortium Director with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (application deadline is July 14).
Many more peer specialist job openings are available in the Job Bank on the Virtual Learning Community website