9:00 Registration

9:30 Conference Begins

Donna – My Story and What I Have Learned

All – Your Story and Your Desired Takeaways

Poverty Realities and Impacts:

Defining Poverty

Myths and Stereotypes

History and Facts

What does Poverty Teach?

Activity

Poverty in Your Work World: Your Perspectives, Challenges and Current Actions

Activity: Your Social Class Experience

Foundation for Making a Difference: Five Key Concepts

Tools for Improving Communication and Relationships

Reflection Activity

Preparing for Day Two: Bill Pay Activity and Reality Check explained

9:30 Bill Pay Activity

Learning Styles Inventory

Reality Check Activity

Debrief of Reality Check Activity and Link to Actions

Models of Best Practice

Your Action Plan

Evaluations