Hosting a Workshop

DUTIES OF THE HOST

Many schools throughout the country have offered to host workshops that are conducted in their area. The duties of the host school include:

• Schedule dates for the Training Workshop or Graduate Day.
• Inform the DWP office of the number of brochures that  will be needed in your area.
• Distribute fliers once produced and/or provide the DWP office with addresses for direct mailing.
• Provide an air conditioned room suitable for 100 people.
• Provide overhead projector and screen.
• Ensure there is available space to post the 15 skills, (4 Ft. x 6 Ft. area needed).
• Provide beverages and snacks for morning session and  afternoon break.  Note: Ask about reimbursement for refreshments. Provide microphone ( if room requires).
• Provide map, directions to host site, and lodging alternatives. Coordinate with DWP when site will be available for set up.

BENEFITS OF HOSTING A WORKSHOP

• Provides a greater opportunity for more teachers  from your school to attend. This would improve cohesiveness of program and maximize desired results.
• Gives your school community exposure.
• Provides an excellent method to network with your peers.
• Entitles your school to a one year free subscription to the DWP Newsletter.
• Entitles your school to a set of skill posters.
• Entitles you to first right to host the workshop the following year.