u/ThumbsDownBob

I'm trying to launch an in-school (or after school) elementary enrichment program as an outside vendor / non teacher.  The program focuses on abstract strategy games from around the world, it would be a one day workshop, class or grade wide, and would introduce students grades K-5 to these games/activities and help them build creative and critical thinking skills.  The curriculum is already built, I just need the schools to get on board with the idea and hopefully pay for us to come and run the program as an in school enrichment block.  I would love any help or guidance on how to take the idea off the ground.  Thanks in advance.

-Does anyone have advice on how to approach schools to introduce the program?

-Who typically makes the decision to bring in outside enrichment in schools?  

-Is it better to partner with a teacher already at the school, and co-run the program?

-What obstacles or push back will I face when pitching the idea to schools ?

I'm trying to launch an in-school (or after school) elementary enrichment program as an outside vendor / non teacher.  The program focuses on abstract strategy games from around the world, it would be a one day workshop, class or grade wide, and would introduce students grades K-5 to these games/activities and help them build creative and critical thinking skills.  The curriculum is already built, I just need the schools to get on board with the idea and hopefully pay for us to come and run the program as an in school enrichment block.  I would love any help or guidance on how to take the idea off the ground.  Thanks in advance.

-Does anyone have advice on how to approach schools to introduce the program?

-Who typically makes the decision to bring in outside enrichment in schools?  

-Is it better to partner with a teacher already at the school, and co-run the program?

-What obstacles or push back will I face when pitching the idea to schools ?