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Get to know the structure and function of your local department of education.
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Know the name of the senior official responsible for science education in your area.
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Set up meetings with science and curriculum coordinators to discuss how your institution can best meet their needs. You might start an advisory panel of teachers that meets monthly for feedback and advice.
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Set up meetings at your institution with principals and other school administrators to make them aware of the educational role of your institution.
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Make presentations at school staff meetings and parent association meetings.
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Study carefully, your local science education standards and be prepared to discuss how your programs align with the standards.
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Visit the schools to gain a perspective of the classroom issues teachers face.
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Be aware of problems schools have with transporting students and work to help alleviate these problems. Work with local businesses and corporations to help secure funding for transportation.
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Adjust your programs to fit into the school's schedules.
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Make an effort to have your programs integrated into the school life science curricula.
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Offer standards based professional development workshops to teachers and administrators.
