COMER SDP FACILITATOR'S TRAINING - LEVELS I, II, III These trainings are offered to teach school-based staff, central office staff and/or parents how to facilitate the implementation of the Comer Process, as well as how to generally facilitate and lead teams toward positive collaborative problem-solving in the best interests of students. Sessions are designed for participants who currently serve in leadership positions in school, office, and community-based teams, and who seek to enhance their skills in facilitative leadership. The ultimate goal of Facilitator Training is to help schools, offices, and organizations develop effective collaborative and inclusive mechanisms for making data-driven decisions that the entire community can support. Three full-day sessions involve skill development, practice, and application of Comer SDP concepts, including "systems" approaches to organizational development as well as a focus on skills required to build collegial and collaborative teams. Participants will also receive training manuals and tools to help plan, coordinate, lead, implement, and assess effective meetings. 2006-2007 SCHEDULE Level Date Place Time Registration Deadline Description I October 11, 2006 Camelot of Upper Marlboro 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. October 6, 2006 This session provides an introduction to the role and skills required to effectively facilitate teams, including an overview of the Comer SDP for a systems approach. II January 17, 2007 Camelot of Upper Marlboro 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. January 12, 2007 This session emphasizes skill development in group dynamics and communication skills. III May 9, 2007 Camelot of Upper Marlboro 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. April 27, 2007 This session will primarily focus on the strategic planning process with a specific focus upon how to integrate child growth and development into the school improvement planning process. To request a registration form for a Team Facilitator training session, please contact the office at (301)-552-4294. Visitors - Please contact the Comer Office at (301) 552-4294 or 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