Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Eac Training topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Presenter praises EAC trainings as 'gold standard'
Summary
A presenter at an election summit in February lauded the Election Assistance Commission’s hands-on trainings as the “gold standard,” saying certification motivates county election staff and that in-person learning-lab sessions produced strong local interest.
A presenter at an election summit in February said the Election Assistance Commission’s trainings are “the gold standard,” and called certification ‘‘huge’’ for officials who complete it.
The presenter said the certification is something participants can be proud of and that visible credentials provide incentives for others to seek training. "So receiving a certification that represents that you’ve completed the gold standard of training is huge," the presenter said.
According to the presenter, the EAC’s session at a February election summit drew local election officials who found the training enjoyable, relevant and hands-on. The presenter said the format addressed "every type of learning style," and that many attendees returned to their counties and encouraged colleagues to participate.
The presenter also reported that staff were asking operational questions about enrollment and logistics: "how do we get on, how do we log in, and can we send our staff to the learning lab," indicating demand for clearer access guidance.
The presenter emphasized that experiencing the hands-on learning lab matters: while short clips could show parts of the training, they do not substitute for in-person, practical sessions. "That was the most valuable for sure," the presenter said.
The transcript does not identify the speaker by name or the specific organizing body for the summit; the account is the speaker’s description of participants’ reactions and demand for training. The session recorded no motions or formal actions.
