SUPPORT STAFF TRAINING These half-day training sessions are offered to school and central office administrative assistants, secretaries, custodial staff, cafeteria staff, transportation staff, and other supporting personnel. The goals of the sessions are: To provide skill development in the areas of climate setting, communication skills, and effective collaborative problem solving. To orient support staff to the critical roles they play as part of the collaborative decision-making teams in schools and offices. To acquaint support staff with principles of child and adolescent growth and development in support of their efforts to assist in the educational process as key adults in the lives of children.   Level Date Place Time Registration Deadline Description I October 18, 2006 Camelot of Upper Marlboro 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. October 13, 2006 This session focuses on the critical role of support staff in helping schools/offices practice collaborative decision making. II January 24, 2007 Camelot of Upper Marlboro 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. January 19, 2007 In this session, communication and climate setting are emphasized. III May 16, 2007 Camelot of Upper Marlboro 8:00 a.m. -12:00p.m.   May 11, 2007 This session emphasizes the application of child and adolescent growth and development to decisions, practices, and policies established by collaborative work teams. To request a registration form for a Support Staff Training Session, please contact the office at 301-552-4294.   Visitors - Please contact the Comer Office at (301) 552-4294 or at comer@pgcps.org to request a visitor's packet. Home | History | Training | Regional Training Center |Steering Committee Staff | How to Become a Comer School | Location |Visitors | Contact Us |Contact Comer SDP at Yale University