Teachers

Promote Your Program

Build enthusiasm in your classes for the value of travel abroad.

Share stories of your own experiences.
Have previous travelers or hosters share stories; have them visit your colleagues’ classrooms, also!

Use L&F’s Organizing Leader Booklet to help you plan an informational meeting. It includes the following items:

Eligibility criteria: L&F requires participants to have 2 years of language study, maintain good academic standing, and be in excellent health. Teachers may have additional eligibility requirements.
Sample meeting invitation
Sample meeting outline
Why Choose a Family-Stay Program?
Suggested materials to use at your meeting (in addition to L&F’s Application Booklet)
- Are You Ready for an L&F Experience? (readiness assessment)
- Teacher Reference (for students outside your classroom)
Traveler checklist (to track attendance, follow-up, and enrollment)

Schedule an informational meeeting.

Copy sample invitation to send home with interested students
E-mail parents (if your school allows this)
Show pictures you may have or use L&F’s DVD (currently available for France)
Use sample meeting outline
Invite previous travelers to share their experiences (have them outline their thoughts with you before the meeting!)