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1. ACE PC PROMO CENTER
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2. Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) Branding Identifies your program as part of a strong, established statewide program
Integrated into all outreach (website, ACE PC)
Association with TEA and 21st CCLC
Creates awareness
Engages target audiences
Complete branding guidelines will be available on www.TexasACE21.org soon.
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3. ACE PC Background You spoke….we listened
Discussions provided valuable input on the outreach materials needed to most effectively engage audiences.
TAC
Program Directors
Center Administrators
Result:
Ace PC Promo Center
A convenient, portable outreach kit to provide you all the tools you need for effective outreach!
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7. How Does the ACE PC Promo Center help me?
Consistent ACE branding on all materials
Provides all the tools you need for outreach in one convenient package
Creates awareness across Texas and within your community
Engages students, parents, faculty and volunteers
Facilitates business and community partnerships
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8. What’s in my ACE PC? Outreach materials to engage and facilitate participation by all target audiences:
Students
Parents
Administrators/Faculty
School Board Members
Community and Business organizations
Volunteers
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9. Promo Center Guide
General Program Overview Brochure
Community Benefits Brochure
Door Hanger
Student & Parent Participation Poster
Community & Volunteer Recruitment Poster
Business Support Sticker
Pocket Folder Label
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10. This is the key:
Manual and guidebook
Instructions and strategies for the most effective use of ACE Promo Center outreach materials
Phased approach for building an enduring program 10
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Target: All audiences
Use as a leave-behind
Customize with your Center contact information
Available electronically for on-demand printing 11
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Target: Potential Community Supporters
Use as an introduction to program and leave-behind
Customize with your Center contact information
Available electronically for on-demand printing
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Target: Parents & Community/ Businesses
Leave behind for home or business
English/Spanish (double-sided)
Customize with your Center Contact Information 13
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Target: Students, Parents and Faculty
Engaging
Communicates academic focus and fun
Customize with your Center contact information 14
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Target: Community Organizations, Businesses and Volunteers
Customize with your Center contact information 15
16. A way to thank donors for their support
Demonstrates Business and Community Organization support for ACE
Promotes ACE through branding 16
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Affix to a plain white pocket folder (that you assemble with materials for ACE presentations)
Promotes ACE brand
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18. ACE PC Electronic Components General Program Overview Brochure
Community Benefits Brochure
ACE Elevator Speech
Business/Community News Article Sample Template
Community Outreach Checklist/Outreach Tracker
FAQ’s
Label Template
Newsletter Sample/Template
Press Release Template
Program Overview Power Point Presentation
Recruiting Business/Organization Support
Sample Letter 18
19. Elevator Speech 30 second talking points
“Commercial” for ACE
Engages target audience quickly with key information
Customize to your ACE program
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20. Business/Community Recognition News Article
Template to use with newspapers
Raise awareness for ACE while demonstrating appreciation for ACE supporters
Develop relationships with media
Focus on benefits to both ACE and Business/Community organization
Include testimonials
Post article on website, include in newsletter and have hard copies on hand at Center
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21. Community Outreach Checklist& Outreach Tracker Tool for planning and tracking Community Outreach (Excel Template)
Aids in preparation for meetings with district administration, school board members, businesses and community organizations
Monitors progress with partners
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22. FAQ’s(Frequently Asked Questions)
Answers the most common FAQ’s
English and Spanish version for Students & Families available in January 2010
Post on websites:
Your Center
District
Partners
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23. Label Template
Include your local ACE contact information on labels that can be affixed to brochures, door hangers, etc. to customize them
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24. Newsletter Template
Customize your ACE Newsletter
Highlight ACE activities and recognize ACE supporters
Share success stories
Include testimonials
Send electronically or print on demand for distribution
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25. Press Release Sample
Provide newspapers “ready-made” article
Raise awareness of ACE in your community
Focus on human interest angle
Include testimonials
Use data from your Center
Invite media to a press event to highlight ACE activities, students and volunteers
Post on your program and partner websites
Send electronically or print on demand for distribution
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26. Program Overview PowerPoint Overview of ACE for presentations to faculty, businesses, community organizations and staff orientation
Customize to highlight accomplishments of your ACE
Share success stories
Use data to highlight accomplishments
Post on your program and partner websites
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27. Recruiting Business/Organization Support Letter
Include overview of ACE for businesses and community organizations
Customize to highlight accomplishments of your ACE
Share success stories – showcase how their support can make a difference to students, families and the community
Use data to highlight accomplishments
Post on your program and partner websites
Ask for specific support
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Use to thank donors and volunteers for their support
Send electronically or print on-demand
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29. ACE PC Quantities
Each Grantee/Center received 1 ACE PC kit
Each Center received 1 Replacement bundle
Procedures for replacement quantities in development and will be posted on the website in coming months
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30. Making ACE PC Work for You! Familiarize yourself with ACE PC materials
Use printed materials as you engage with schools, parents and community. Customize with your Center contact information
Customize electronic materials to showcase your ACE
Plan your outreach to maximize engagement and support
Get ready for
“Success – A Texas State of Mind”
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