a guide to hosting visitors at linked learning pathways [date] [name, organization]
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A Guide to Hosting Visitors at Linked Learning Pathways [DATE] [NAME, ORGANIZATION]. Agenda. Goal of School Visits Preparation Setting the Schedule Hosting Visitors After the Visit Questions and Discussion . Goal of School Visits. Goal of School Visits. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A Guide to Hosting Visitors at Linked Learning Pathways
[DATE]
[NAME, ORGANIZATION]
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Agenda
• Goal of School Visits• Preparation• Setting the Schedule• Hosting Visitors• After the Visit• Questions and Discussion
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Goal of School Visits
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Goal of School Visits
• 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
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Before the School Visit
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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
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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
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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
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Setting the Schedule
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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
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Hosting School Visitors
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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.
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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
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After the School Visit
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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”
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Questions?
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