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Getting the word out to local teachers may be the hardest part of getting the program up and <br /> running, unless you already have established relationships. You have a few avenues in which to <br /> work. <br /> Teachers <br /> If you already have programs that teachers consistently use like field trips, outreach programs, <br /> etc., you can contact them directly through email. If you are afraid this will compete with your <br /> current programs, explain to teachers that this program will bolster what you may already offer <br /> and is a great way to prepare students before an outreach or field trip. It can also be offered <br /> after for continued learning. <br /> District Coordinators <br /> Your district coordinators are an excellent way to break into the school realm as they are in <br /> contact with all public school teachers in that county. You'll need to first figure out who your <br /> coordinators are. You can find this on your school districts' websites. They are typically the <br /> STEM or Science Coordinators but can also be Science Instructional Leads as well. We found <br /> that calling or emailing them to start and offering to send them a sample in the mail is helpful. <br /> You can find an example of a sample packet on your DVD. If you can work with the district <br /> coordinators and show them that this is a worthwhile program that,is meant to help teachers <br /> and students at no cost, they are very receptive to getting the word out for you. <br /> Workshops <br /> Some district coordinators will even ask you to be a part of workshops, where teachers get in- <br /> service hours for attending. It's very easy to run through lesson 4 in these workshops and it's <br /> an excellent way to show teachers what they're getting. We attended a workshop right after <br /> the launch of our program and booked two trunks for the entire school year. We have included <br /> a PowerPoint to aid you and created a separate workshop lesson to run through with teachers. <br /> Along with the trunk contents, bring a calendar of availability and registration forms. You have <br /> their piqued interest and attention at this point. Once they leave, it is much harder to have <br /> them select dates and pass forms back and forth via email. If you can get them to sign up in <br /> person, this will make your job exponentially easier. Once they do, we follow up with an <br /> emailed confirmation of their dates/times. <br /> Principals <br /> Principals can be harder to get a hold of and labor intensive to reach each one individually. This <br /> said, they can be liaised with in the same way you work with district coordinators. They are not <br /> easily accessible during school hours so you'll often have to leave voicemails. Figure out the <br /> name of the principal and ask the front desk to patch you through to their voicemail if they're <br /> extension is not available on the school's website. <br /> 14 <br /> 199 <br />