Support staff are often the first people with whom students meet and form relationships at adult education programs. They play critical roles in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, all the while managing the program's operations, data collection, and reporting systems. The Support Staff Sharing Group is intended to offer an opportunity for professionals to network, share successes and challenges, and problem-solve together.

The topic for this meeting is Creating a Welcoming & Inclusive Environment. 

More than anyone else, Support Staff interact with every prospective student, staff, or partner who walks in the door. In this final meeting of the year, we will focus on strategies for making everyone feel welcome, and ensuring that programs are truly accessible and inclusive for everyone. Please come prepared to collaborate, share, and offer your ideas for supporting these meetings going forward.

Several days before the event, Jane Brandt (jane_brandt@worlded.org) will send you an email with the Zoom link. You will also receive an invitation to enroll in the Support Staff Sharing Group Canvas page.

Course Requirements: To complete the course, attend the 1.5 hour Support Staff Sharing Group meeting.

Extending Your Learning: After the meeting, participants can access and discuss any materials referenced or shared in the Support Staff Sharing Group page. 

Course Access & Support: If you need technical assistance or have questions about accessing the meeting, please contact Jane Brandt at jane_brandt@worlded.org. To ensure that you receive information about the meeting, please save jane_brandt@worlded.org to your email address book.