Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Inclement Weather/Emergency Cancellation Procedures

Trainings, events & organized meetings specific to school & childcare personnel:

Trainings, workshops, conferences for school personnel and childcare centers will follow the cancellation decision for the school district in which the event takes place.

Examples:

If the training is scheduled to take place at RI College in Providence, the event will be cancelled if school is cancelled for the Providence School District. If Providence has a 1 hour delay or dismisses early, the event with follow the same schedule.

If the event is located at a Warwick venue, then the Warwick School District schedule will be followed. The same would hold for delays / early dismissals.

Training, Events & Meetings specific to non-school personnel or mixed audiences:

• Trainings, workshops, and/or meetings for non-school personnel or mixed audiences will be cancelled on a case by case basis. The instructor or meeting chair will provide the cancellation procedures prior to or at the first session, as appropriate.
• For large events, such as statewide conferences, announcements will be made via the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA).