Coordinators meet weekly with Marie, and have access to her through phone and email. Through weekly meetings, called Learning Community, coordinators have access to one another in a structured way. Throughout the week, coordinators work together in a variety of ways, helping each other accomplish tasks and develop programs. Coordinators act as professional development resources to one another as well. Returning participants are encouraged to attend as well, or are asked to participate as facilitators or presenters.
Coordinators also act as facilitators or presenters.
A professional workshop series is provided for coordinators and volunteers throughout each semester on topics concerning reading, math, ESOL, class dynamics, learning disabilities, policy, etc. Marie also provides many workshops in response to stated needs of volunteers as reported by coordinators. Coordinators arrange the workshops which Marie facilitates. Fewer people are in attendance and thus, workshops begin with each volunteer talking at some length about the particular person or people they are working with, their needs, strengths, and areas of concern. In addition to the initial training and workshop series, weekly meetings are held in order to facilitate communication among coordinators and volunteers.