Professional/Career Development
Easy



Level: Easy
Materials:

•	Moderator (usually an officer)
•	Event location
•	Education faculty member and/or local principal
•	At least 3 sample portfolios (elementary, middle school, and high school)

How to:

1.	Choose who will chair this event and be the moderator during the event.
2.	Contact a principal to explain what they look for in a portfolio.
3.	Contact an education professor to explain how to put together a portfolio.
4.	Confirm panelist attendance and contact information.
5.	Reserve a date and room for the event.
6.	Market the event/send invitations.
7.	Hold registration for the event.
8.	Complete the event. Be sure the professor and the principal explain what they are looking for in portfolios. End with a question and answer session.
9.	Allow time attendees to look through the sample portfolios
10.	Ask for feedback about the event.

Add a twist:

•	Have refreshments following the event.
•	Videotape event for documentation of chapter history and Society media coverage.