Workshop #1: SILC 101

The basics of what a SILC is, what the law says, how it operates in the IL network, and what the regulations and indicators require.

Objectives

• The regulations and indicators regarding the duties, standards, and authorities of all the IL Network partners (CILs, SILC, and DSE).
• The differences between the roles of CILs, SILCs, and DSEs.
• The basics of what the SILC is, what it does, and how it interacts with the other partners.

Workshop #2: Serving on the Board/Council

Objectives

• Clarify what the executive director does, what the board/council chair does, and the role of the full board/council.
• Apply Independent Living Philosophy in the composition and work of the SILC board/council.
• Provide SILC board members with the information they need to meet their responsibilities for overseeing the work of the SILC, but not overstepping.