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Primary Author: Tim Cloninger

MyTC Update

Written by Timothy Cloninger on Apr 03, 2013

We’re happy to report over 65 centers have requested access to the service, representing 200 staff and 620 students. Some of the more important changes we’ve made recently include the expanded Journal (to meet the need for a dedicated Progress/Counseling Notes space) and Multiple Profiles. … [ read more ]

New Year’s Resolution

Written by Timothy Cloninger on Jan 01, 2013

Does anybody make New Year’s Resolutions anymore? Does anybody keep New Year’s Resolutions? Often the problem with New Year’s Resolutions is that by the time you make one big enough to be worth labeling a “New Year’s Resolution”, they seem either too difficult to accomplish, … [ read more ]

myTC: Development continues

Written by Timothy Cloninger on Nov 14, 2012

We’ve been hard at work since myTeenChallenge.com launched this past August: bugs have been squashed, functionality has been updated, and new modules have been developed. Here are the highlights… Remote-access Intake Submissions One of the most requested features was the ability to provide prospective students with … [ read more ]

Teen Challenge USA welcomes Eric Cloninger

Written by Patty Baker on Sep 05, 2012

Ok, technically we welcomed Eric several months ago.  But there’s been a lot to do, so we’ve been busy. . .he’s been busy … In order for Tim Cloninger (yes, they are related) to continue focusing completely on the online student management system, myTeenChallenge, Eric was … [ read more ]

myTC: Open to the TC community

Written by Timothy Cloninger on Sep 01, 2012

National Conference Summary We were very excited to see everyone at the National Conference this year, and get the chance to talk with so many of you that have helped during the research and development stage of this project. The launch of myTC into public … [ read more ]

Now Available: National Conference audio

Written by Timothy Cloninger on Aug 31, 2012

We are happy to release the audio recordings of the general and breakout sessions from this year’s National Conference. The sessions can be played directly from the site, or downloaded for later listening. Check it out, at connect.tc/national.htm We hope these recording will be helpful … [ read more ]

National Conference, Denver 5-7, 2012

Written by Patty Baker on May 01, 2012

Make plans to attend the Connect Teen Challenge National Conference in Denver Colorado, August 5-7, 2012. Denver is the number one conference destination in the world! See a little of the city and come prepared to connect with others as you experience the Teen Challenge … [ read more ]

myTeenChallenge Testing in Final Stages

Written by Timothy Cloninger on Mar 29, 2012

I’m happy to say that the student management project, myTeenChallenge, is right on target for its August launch at the National Conference in Denver. We’re very excited about finally gaining traction on this concept that began over 4 years ago. Most of the major functionality has … [ read more ]

Website Updates

Written by Ted Slater on Jan 16, 2012

We’ve got a love-hate thing going on with technology. On one hand, it can place burdensome demands on our schedule, cluttering our hours to the point of distraction. On the other hand, it can serve us, simplifying and speeding up our work obligations. We appreciate … [ read more ]

Meet Ted Slater

Written by Ted Slater on Oct 04, 2011

It was time for a change. Oh, I didn’t want things to change. I was content in my role as a respected website editor with Focus on the Family, enjoying life my wife and three daughters in the home of our dreams in Colorado Springs. … [ read more ]