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Walk to School Day! How do you energize your school community,
plan efficiently, and engage volunteers?
David G. Hornak, Ed.D. Superintendent, Holt Public Schools
Holt, MI
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Backwards By Design O In a backwards by design model, you hear
about the event and then the details are revealed. O Walk to School Day--Overview
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Walk to School Day in Action
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Walk to School Day
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Energize Your School Community
O Ped Safety Dance—make it fun! 1) Identify a Champion 2) Consult the experts around you 3) Hold informational meetings 4) Celebrate little things 5) Contact the media and promote your event 6) Communicate with stakeholders 7) Offer incentives
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Plan Efficiently O Plan the event with the Champion O Contact school administrators O Contact local police & fire departments O Contact local school board O Contact politicians
O Promote, Promote, Promote
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Engage your Volunteers O Review the plan (seek support) O Be specific with your needs
O Identify jobs for each volunteer O Prepare volunteer acknowledgements (card
or small gift basket)
O Review your event with all stakeholders with a survey or a follow up meeting
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Questions to Consider O Do you have a SRTS program? O Do you have a “neighborhood” school? O How many children currently walk or bike to school
daily? O What type of parental support does your school
receive? O Is the administrator supportive of wellness initiatives?