Site Coordinator Information and Resources

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October is Apply Kansas Month! Listed below are all the steps and materials you need to run a successful event for your senior class.

2022 Site Coordinator Training Recording

Step 1: Outline the Plan

Set the date of your event
Register with Apply Kansas
Develop a plan, timeline & create a planning team
Promote the event
Engage volunteers & the community
Order your Apply Kansas Giveaways (ordering closed for 2022 campaign)

Step 2: Promote your event

Post on all forms of communication (school website, social media, announcements, etc.)
Encourage sharing of events
Send event reminders
Utilize Apply Kansas logos & hashtags
Engage the community in sharing encouragement & supportive messages

Step 3: Prepare your Seniors before Application Event

Provide classroom lessons for seniors to learn the steps, timeline & requirements needed for applications
Have students update their IPS postsecondary plans with any changes that were made over summer break
Send home worksheets to collect personal information from home to have ready for application event

*these lessons could be delivered in-person, delivered through advisory/seminar curriculum or via video with a flipped classroom concept.

Step 4: Host your Event & Celebrate

Host an application day or window for virtual events
Ask students to share their “I Applied” pictures on social media from event
Share your event, and encourage student/parents/families to do the same
Provide FAFSA completion resources or follow up event information.
Student sign out survey- to gather required data- (Electronic Surveys are the easiest for you)

Step 5: Report Event

Reporting your Apply Kansas Event data is the only requirement of participating in this program. At a minimum you’ll need to submit the following information to us at the conclusion of your event: