Connect with Schools

Start Relationships with Schools

• Volunteer and Staff Roles in School Relationships
• Build Relationships with High Schools: Step by Step
• Start a Dialogue with Schools
• The What, Why & How of School Relationships
• Leveraging Sponsored Programs to Start a Relationship at Schools
• Hosting at a New School

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Learn about Local Schools

• How to Find School Information in MyAFS
• How to Find School Information in Global Link
• How to Research School Policies and Information

Discover School Champions

• Connecting with Educators through their Professional Organizations
• Connecting with Schools through Extracurriculars
• Connecting with Schools through the Seal of Biliteracy
• Connecting to Dual Language & Immersion Programs

Deepen Relationships with Schools

• Language Testing in Study Abroad Programs
• Understanding Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Influencer Marketing and Connecting to Schools
• Unique Situations with Schools and How to Handle Them
• Special Project: Teacher Exchange

Recognize Educators and Schools

• Recognizing Volunteers and Schools
• AFS-USA Global School Award
• AFS-USA Global Educator Award

Share Resources with Schools

• AFS-USA Educator Resources for Schools
• School Outreach Communications Calendar
• Classroom Activities and Webinars
• AFS-USA Bitmoji Classroom
• The Global Educator Newsletter
• Cultural Webinars for Educators

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Prepare for School Interactions

• School Outreach Volunteer Newsletter
• How to Arrange a School Visit
• What to Take on a School Visit
• Preparing for a Virtual School Visit
• CSIET Resources to Share with Schools

Give Presentations at Schools

• How to Give School Presentations
• College & Future Fair Presentation
• Classroom Presentation for Students
• Presentation for Parents and Community Groups
• Presentation for School Boards
• Presentation about Scholarships and Study Abroad

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