Tools for Schools

Use these tools to get the AAC program started at your school, maintain the program throughout the school year, and grow the program by adding new Adopters.

Getting Started

• Adopter Start Up Calendar: Customizable calendar for Adopter and Teachers to plan AAC activities for the school year
• Adopter Start Up: Expectations for introductions between teachers and new Adopters
• Memo of Understanding: Memo of Understanding between schools and AAC

Maintain Your Program

• School Year Schedule: Program requirements and expectations for each month of the school year
• AAC Benefits to the School: Demonstrates the financial impact that AAC volunteers have on schools
• MIS Update Process: How to update the Master Information Sheet at the beginning of each school year
• Teacher Checklist: A handy checklist for teachers to use to keep track of AAC responsibilities each month
• Principal Checklist: A handy checklist for principals to use to keep track of AAC responsibilities each month
• School Coordinator Responsibilities: Description of responsibilities for the AAC School Coordinator

Growing Your Program

• Securing AAC Partners: PowerPoint Presentation on how to secure new Adopters for your school
• Sample Solicitation Letter: Sample letter to contact a potential Adopter
• Sample Solicitation Email: Sample email to contact a potential Adopter
• Sample Email to Follow-up on Leads: Sample email to follow-up on an Adopt A Class lead
• Lead Sheet Referral: Use this sheet to refer potential Adopters to the program

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