This session will showcase effective onboarding and professional development practices designed to support staff success within midsize organizations. Drawing on the experience of the MU Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre ETS) program, attendees will walk through a structured onboarding model that includes two year mentoring, new hire cohort training, program wide supports, and ongoing professional development opportunities. The session will also incorporate small group discussion and dedicated time for questions, ensuring participants can reflect, share experiences, and apply concepts to their own organizational contexts. 

Sarah Zung, MU Pre-ETS Specialist & Training Coordinator, Northwest Region

Sarah Zung joined the MU Pre-ETS program in the Northwest region as specialist in July of 2017 and became the program training coordinator in June of 2023. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Truman State University and a Master of Arts in Education in Cross-Categorical Special Education from Fontbonne University. Sarah lives in the Kansas City area and is grateful for the opportunity to work with so many talented colleagues, school staff, and community partners who share a goal of providing quality transition services to high school students.