International Recruiting - A Focus on Secondary Schools

Barbara Cunningham, Summit Preparatory SchoolMike Finnell, AIRCHarry Lynch, The Newman SchoolPatricia Lynch, The Newman SchoolJennifer Wright, AIRC

For Discussion:

● Are there specific concerns of secondary schools in recruiting with agencies?

● What are the established quality standards of best practice? Are there standards unique to secondary schools?

● What are best practices for agencies in approaching U.S. institutions for both agencies and institutions seeking partnerships?

● What are other effective tools to build a recruitment strategy?● What are resources that can help my organization?

About AIRC

● AIRC is a not-for-profit Membership organization

● Founded in 2008 to address known deficiencies for the U.S. market around agency use

● High-level and on-site screening for AIRC Certified Agencies

● 290 institutional members, 78 agencies; We invite you to check us out and join us!

About The Newman School

● Back Bay neighborhood of downtown Boston● 250 students 65% American 35%

international● Day school with established homestay

network● IB grades 7 through 12● Vibrant program of sports and activities● Graduates attend universities throughout

US, Canada and Europe including Columbia, Cornell, Boston College, New York University, Duke, University of Virginia, King’s College, McGill, University of Toronto, UCLA

About Summit Preparatory School

● Kalispell, MT, near Glacier National Park

● Structured Therapeutic Environment● Accredited, nonprofit, college prep co

ed, boarding high school. SEVIS approved

● 50 students ages 14-18 years old Ave length of stay 15 months

● Small class size/learning support● Integrates College Prep academics

and professional therapy to help adolescents succeed emotionally and academically

What do agencies need to know about recruiting for Secondary Schools?

What to do if the placement is unsuccessful?Considerations for depression and anxietyOther special considerations

How does your agency support and communicate with the secondary school counselor?

For schools: What are some operational practices you have implemented for Agency-Based Recruitment?

Are there unique best practice standards for secondary schools with regard to agency-based recruitment?

What resources have been helpful for you?AIRCICEFSBSA, TABS, NAIS, AISAPNACACFELCAOther?

Find us at ICEF:

AIRC: Booth 44

The Newman School: Table K25

Summit Prep: Table K27