How do Chapters approach schools (School Districts) about starting a TBP MindSET program in my area?
To initiate a project in a school system you should first check with the engineering administrators and staff in the student services area to determine if there are any projects currently underway, in which your Chapter could provide leadership. Next, meet with the school district administrators (leadership provided by Advisers, engineering faculty and staff); discuss the proposed project and your Chapter’s interest in working with students in the school system, particularly in the areas of math, science and engineering preparation. Once the school district administrators are onboard, they will assist you in arranging meetings with the school(s) of interest to you. It is important that you do background research on student performance in the school district and target schools, by reviewing the annual reports which are published online. You must work side- by-side with the school district, complementing their work through your efforts. Any other approach will court disaster. You should
