Ability to Benefit Update
If you missed the email to membership on Tuesday, the Government Relations Committee is providing this update and status report regarding what we once knew as the Ability-to-Benefit program.  Authored by Tom Netting, you’ll find the report to be fairly comprehensive.

Educators: Get Inspired with 2-Day Training - Kansas City, Jan 26-27
Do you need a pick-me-up for 2015? CEA now has two-day regional training in five cities. This training will include three dynamic classes to take you, as an educator, to the next level! Back by popular demand, Carol Woodard will inspire & motivate educators nationwide. Register now for only $149.

Photoshop Tips and Tricks
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to improve your school’s marketing? Photoshop can be thought of as a "great equalizer" giving DIY marketers the ability to create professional-looking images. But like all tools, using Photoshop requires some know-how. Following is a quick tutorial for tapping into this tool’s makeover magic.

How to have a GREAT 2015
Now is when people set New Year’s goals. What better goal than to have a year filled with the people and things you enjoy most? Check out these top 12 best tips for creating the best year yet from Candid Culture.

NEW Improved Peer Interaction
New for 2015 the AACS Online Training Center now allows for peer interaction and social learning within each online course. Forum participation will no longer be required for course completion, instead, you will be able to learn and share with your peers how you want and when you want, even after your course enrollment period. Check it out today at www.aacstraining.org.