Invite a Guest Speaker
Inviting a guest speaker into your classroom gives students a memorable real‑world learning experience. Use this guide to request and coordinate a visit.
How to Request a Guest Speaker
1. Locate the Request a Guest Speaker button
On your Teacher Dashboard, look for the Request a Guest Speaker button on sponsored courses.
You can also open the Guest Speaker option from the side navigation menu for quick access.
2. Submit your request
When you submit your request, you’ll choose the topic you want covered and suggest up to three dates and times for your class. Dates start one month in advance.
3. Receive your confirmation email
After you submit the form, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the information you provided.
4. Visit confirmation and coordination
When a sponsor confirms the visit, you’ll receive another email that includes the sponsor’s contact information.
At this point, you and the guest speaker can coordinate directly to prepare for the classroom visit.
5. Complete the post‑event survey
After the visit, you’ll get a short survey to share feedback.
Your responses help us track visits, volunteers, and learning hours, and improve the program for everyone.
Tips for a Successful Experience
- Plan ahead: Choose topics and dates that support your curriculum.
- Communicate: Coordinate with your guest speaker so the visit runs smoothly.
- Share feedback: Complete the post‑event survey to help us strengthen this feature.