The document outlines an action plan for developing a student travel resource center at a school to help students learn about and plan international trips. The plan includes researching best practices, securing funding and space, forming a planning committee, developing a strategic plan by October 2009, presenting the plan to faculty and students, and developing and maintaining the resource center. It provides a timeline of actions and goals and emphasizes the importance of partnerships between the school and community organizations to help students build global competencies.

1. Discovering the World in Your Own Backyard: Mapping and Using Community Assets Asia Society Conference 2008

3. Time for Action! Research to see if other middle/high schools have already done this – is there a best-practice model? Funding – develop a specific plan ideally in collaboration with a community business leader and students (great way for students to learn business concepts/terminology) Physical space in the school/collaboration with facilities team Promotional materials from travel organizations and travel books donation-drive Desired launch date – September 2010 Recruit students, parent(s), administrator, community member(s), and faculty member(s) to form planning committee (Aug. 09) Develop a strategic plan as a committee (Oct. 09) Present plan to faculty and then in an all-school meeting (end of Oct. 09) Develop and maintain an in-school travel resource center Example: Provide students with information on travel opportunities and the necessary support system to plan international trips of their own SUPPORT/RESOURCES (What help do you need?) TIMELINE ACTION (Action/Strategy) GOAL