Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC)

New Educator Workshop

Thursday, February 5th 
8:30 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time

The New Educator Workshop (NEW) will address the needs of those new to educator positions in clinical laboratory science-related programs. NEW is designed to assist early-career educators transition into teaching roles and support their professional development. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with presenters and fellow educators via interactive presentations, discussions, and peer-to-peer learning activities.

In this interactive, facilitator-led session, new educators will discover how the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TiLT) framework, a research-based approach, boosts student engagement, equity, and achievement. Participants will apply the framework to their own course materials, exchange peer feedback, and refine their work to promote clarity and support diverse learners.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the presenter and fellow educators via interactive presentations, discussions, and peer-to-peer learning activities.

Speaker:

• Kate Moreau, MPH, MAT, MLS(ASCP)^CM, University of Vermont

Level of Instruction: Basic

*Available to in-person attendees only and must be purchased separately. Participants can earn 2.0 hours of P.A.C.E.^® credit. 

Cost: $110 for ASCLS members/$160 for non-members

NAACLS Workshop

Thursday, February 5th 
7:00 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time

The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) will present the following hybrid workshop, “Standard II: Assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement” on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Time.

Presenters Janice M. Conway-Klaassen, PhD, MLS(ASCP)^CMSM^CM, FACSc, and Keri Brophy-Martinez MHA/ED, MLS(ASCP), NAACLS Review Committee Members, will lead participants through the most frequently cited NAACLS Standard.

This workshop will feature insights from experienced NAACLS Content Experts, interactive discussions with fellow attendees, case study examples including sample collection methods and plans, and practical tools to help participants ensure compliance, streamline documentation, and close the loop when improving your program. Whether new to accreditation or refining existing processes, attendees will leave with strategies to strengthen program quality and effectiveness

This workshop will immediately precede the Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference on February 5, 2026. This NAACLS workshop is SEPARATE from the CLEC Program, and the workshop registration and payments are processed directly through NAACLS.

For complete information on the workshop and to register, please visit the NAACLS website at www.naacls.org after December 1st.