A Guide to Hosting Visitors at Linked Learning Pathways [DATE]
[NAME, ORGANIZATION] Slide 2 Agenda Goal of School Visits
Preparation Setting the Schedule Hosting Visitors After the Visit
Questions and Discussion Slide 3 Goal of School Visits Slide 4
Expose visitors to Linked Learning in action Build support for
Linked Learning Build relationships and partnerships Help
professionals feel comfortable engaging in a school environment
Slide 5 Before the School Visit Slide 6 Making Guests Feel Welcome
Send visitors directions in advance, including special notes on
parking if needed Pre-arrange parking, and reserve space(s) Alert
the appropriate staff of the scheduled visit Respect their time
Represent your school professionally Slide 7 Preparing for a Visit
Contact your visitor to invite them Set up a day and time, and ask
by what time your visitor needs to leave the school Plan a
manageable and engaging schedule Identify teacher and student
ambassadors Ask about any necessary accommodations for disabilities
or other needs Slide 8 Plan the Itinerary SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Meeting to provide introduction to Linked Learning Tour the
facilities Speak to a class about career paths Attend a school
assembly Observe a class Group activity Project presentations Meet
with teachers and/or students Slide 9 Setting the Schedule Slide 10
Schedule of Activities Stay flexible! Plans can change, have a back
up Put your best foot forward You know your school or classroom
best! Start and end on time Slide 11 Hosting School Visitors Slide
12 The School Visit WELCOMING VISITORS Inform appropriate office
staff of visitors so that visitors will feel welcome and be greeted
by name Prep student and teacher ambassadors to greet visitors with
a smile and handshake Provide clear directions of where to go
Provide information on designated parking, seats, faculty
bathrooms, etc. Slide 13 The School Visit DURING THE VISIT Make
sure people know your guests so they feel welcome Help address
their needs Guide the visit, but let them lead Answer their
questions Smile and be positive Thank them for visiting Slide 14
After the School Visit Slide 15 Following Up THANK YOU NOTE OR
EMAIL If possible, send a hand-written note to show extra care Make
specific mentions of the school visit Include additional
information and factsheets Outline clear next steps, such as become
a mentor for a class project, or host a field trip Slide 16
Questions? Slide 17 Your logo here
