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SET-UP & TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Thank you for coordinating the TrustED ® onsite professional development. Please advise in advance if unable
to meet any of the below specifications:
INTERNET ACCESS
 Participants will need WiFi internet access
in order to participate in a number of
activities.
 Participants will each need the use of an
online device (e.g. phone, tablet, laptop).
LIGHTING
 Ensure that the platform/presentation
area is brightly lit.
 Ensure that the screen projection is as
bright as possible without darkening the
platform/presentation area.
MATERIALS
 Sticky-note pads (one for each table)
 Name tags for all participants (and
markers)
 3 x 5 cards (enough for at least 2 per
participant)
 Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30
Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad for affixing to walls
 Variety of colored markers at each table
 Water and mints at each table
 Pens and pencils
 Table “tents” indicating table number
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PLATFORM/PRESENTATION AREA
 Podium to accommodate laptop
 Bar stool
 Small table with covering, center stage, to
accommodate water, and several small
teaching aids.
 Connections for facilitator’s PC laptop (i.e.
HDMI or VGA video projection cable,
sound cable, and power plug-in), which
will be positioned on the center table.
PROJECTION
 Ensure that the projection image is as
large as possible. Sometimes this means
projecting on a blank wall, rather than
using a screen.
 If there is an option, place the screen or
projection area to the left-hand side of
the presenter.
SET-UP TIME
 Ensure the venue is open and available
for set-up at least 60 minutes prior to the
first session.
 Ensure that the sound and lighting
connections are ready at that time along
with the assistance of a technician.
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SOUND VENUE (Tables, Seating, Wall & Activity Space)

 Provide a direct box and necessary
cables to connect the sound from the
facilitator’s laptop headphone
connection. (Videos are utilized
throughout the training sessions).
 Provide a trained and experienced sound
technician to monitor sound throughout
the entire presentation.
For Large Venues Only:
 Provide a wireless lapel or
“Countrymen-style” E6 type
microphone (i.e. over the ear).
 Provide a handheld wired
microphone with stand for the MC
and to serve as a backup to the
wireless system, and for participant
use.
 Table rounds with 4-5 seats work best for
training sessions, with participants seated
in a half-moon configuration facing the
platform/presentation area.
 Ensure that all tables and seats are
arranged so that participants have both a
clear view of all visuals (i.e. trainer,
projection screen, etc.) as well as to talk
easily and work with other participants
around their table.
 Ensure that the meeting space is
accessible and equipped for participants
with disabilities or special needs.
 Ensure that blank wall and standing space
is available to accommodate training
activities.
 Ensure there is room for participants to
move and engage in standing activities

TRAINING MATERIALS away from tables.

 Participants will need a notebook and

pen.
 Participants will need copies of the
TrustED® Action Plan worksheet available
THANK YOU!
at: https://trustedschool.com/training/
resources/

Optional but Recommended:

 Provide the TrustED® Components
Bookmark to all participants, printed in
color on card stock. Available at: https://
trustedschool.com/training/resources/
 Print and post copies of the TrustED®
Components Poster so that they are visible
to all participants throughout the training.
Available at: https://trustedschool.com/
training/resources/

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