Wildfire Prevention Conducting School Programs Guide - National ...

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NOTES 2 - Notes CONDUCTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS –GUIDE

1.2 UNDERSTANDING THE EDUCATIONAL SETTING The first step in reaching out to students and presenting a fire prevention message is to know and understand the local school system and the educational setting . Personal contact with school officials by agency personnel is an important part of any wildfire prevention program. To be effective, each contact must be planned carefully in advance and delivered formally or informally with enthusiasm. This is the chance to "sell" the wildfire prevention goals. Initial steps to take include the following: • Contact school administrators. • Seek approval from school officials to contact school administrators; use proper local policies. • Be prepared to present an outline and supportive materials to school officials when applying for approval of the Wildfire Prevention Pro gram presentation. • Make personal contacts with teachers. • Make contacts through other means (e.g., Parent-Teacher Association) CONDUCTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS – GUIDE Educational Setting - 3

1.2 UNDERSTANDING THE EDUCATIONAL<br />

SETTING<br />

The first step in reaching out to students and presenting a fire<br />

prevention message is to know and understand the local school system<br />

and the educational setting .<br />

Personal contact with school officials by agency personnel is an<br />

important part of any wildfire prevention program. To be effective,<br />

each contact must be planned carefully in advance and delivered<br />

formally or informally with enthusiasm. This is the chance to "sell"<br />

the wildfire prevention goals. Initial steps to take include the<br />

following:<br />

• Contact school administrators.<br />

• Seek approval from school officials to contact school<br />

administrators; use proper local policies.<br />

• Be prepared to present an outline and supportive materials to<br />

school officials when applying for approval of the <strong>Wildfire</strong><br />

<strong>Prevention</strong> Pro gram presentation.<br />

• Make personal contacts with teachers.<br />

• Make contacts through other means (e.g., Parent-Teacher<br />

Association)<br />

CONDUCTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS – GUIDE Educational Setting - 3

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