How To Use Classroom Connect As A Sponsor

What You Can Do with Classroom Connect

• Receive guest speaker requests from teachers using your sponsored curriculum

• Target specific schools by location or income level

• Assign a contact at your organization to manage requests

• Coordinate visits with teachers and volunteers

• Access volunteer resources via the Impact Hub

• Track your impact with post-visit surveys

 Step-by-Step: How It Works

1. Guest Speaker Requests

Sponsors can request to enable a “Request a Guest Speaker” button on their sponsored curriculum. This appears on the teacher dashboard and curriculum cards. Please note this feature is only available at specific levels of Sponsorship.

💡 Teachers see this option when using your curriculum and can request a speaker with just a few clicks.

2. Set Your Preferences

Work with your Customer Success Manager to:

• Target schools by state, zip code, or low-to-moderate income status

• Designate a contact at your organization to receive and manage requests

3. Receive a Request

When a teacher submits a request, both the teacher and your designated contact receive an email with:

• The topic the teacher selected

• Up to three preferred dates and class periods

4. Respond to the Request

Your contact can:

• Accept one of the proposed times

• Suggest alternate dates

• Decline the request

📨 The teacher is automatically notified of your response.

5. Access Visit Details

Once a visit is confirmed, your contact receives:

• The teacher’s email address

• A link to the Everfi Impact Hub
  

6. Prepare with the Impact Marketing Hub

The Impact Marketing Hub includes:

• 30+ volunteer resources

• Classroom activities

• Best practices and tips

• Games and interactive tools

🧰 These materials help your volunteers feel confident and prepared.

7. Coordinate the Visit

Your contact can now:

• Reach out to the teacher

• Confirm logistics

• Assign an employee volunteer

8. Track Your Impact

After the visit:

• Both the teacher and your contact receive a short survey

• Data is collected on:

  • Number of visits

  • Volunteer hours

  • In-person learning time

FAQs

Q: Can I limit which schools can request a speaker?
A: Yes. You can target schools by state, zip code, or income level.

Q: Who receives the teacher’s request?
A: The designated contact at your organization receives the request via email.

Q: What if we can’t fulfill a request?
A: You can decline the request, and the teacher will be notified automatically.