Speaker Expectations

Educator Expectations

Make requests of speakers in a timely manner
Understand that speakers may not be able to accept your request
Clearly communicate audience and expectations to speakers
Handle all logistics of a speaker’s visit, particularly setup and presentation needs
Communicate important information in a timely manner (directions, parking, check-in procedures, etc.)
Prepare students/participants for speaker
If appropriate, publicize speaker’s event
Thank speaker in writing after event

The AR STEM Speakers Bureau is an online database that serves as an intermediary to connect Arkansas educators with volunteers who can speak about STEM education and careers. The Arkansas STEM Coalition and AR STEM Speakers Bureau are not responsible for directly “matching” speakers and educators.
If you are interested in becoming a STEM speaker, you will fill out the speaker information form. After a review and, if needed, a background check you will be added to the database so that people can make speaking requests directly to you. If you hold an Arkansas Educator license, you will not need a background check.
If you are an educator, you can use the database to search for a STEM speaker. You will be responsible for reaching out the speaker (please use their preferred method, if indicated). All speakers either hold a current Arkansas Educator License (checked through AELS) or have had a background check through the Arkansas State Police background check process. You can read more about that process here.
If you have any questions, please contact The Arkansas STEM Coalition.

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Giving Level (One-Time)	Website Banner	Webpage (5 years)	E-Newsletter	Ecosystem Meetings (1st year)	Thank You Letter / Sticker
Silver ($1,000)	Name and Link	Name and Link	Name and Link	Verbal recognition at 1 meeting + Name and Link on sponsor slide	Sticker
Gold ($2,500)	Small Logo and Link	Small Logo and Link	Small Logo and Link	Verbal recognition at 2 meetings + Small Logo and Link on sponsor slide	Sticker
Platinum ($5,000)	Medium Logo and Link	Medium Logo and Link	Medium Logo and Link	Verbal recognition at 2 meetings + Medium Logo and Link on sponsor slide	Framed Letter
Diamond ($10,000)	Medium Logo and Link	Medium Logo and Link	Medium Logo and Link	Verbal recognition at 2 meetings + Medium Logo and Link on sponsor slide	Framed Letter
Data Developer ($25,000)	Large Logo and Link	Large Logo and Link	Large Logo and Link	Verbal recognition at all meetings + highlighted as lead sponsor of 1 meeting/year + Large Logo and Link on sponsor slide	Plaque
Core Contributor ($50,000)	Large Logo and Link	Large Logo and Link	Large Logo and Link	Verbal recognition at all meetings + highlighted as lead sponsor of 2 meetings/year with 5-minute opportunity to present + Large Logo and Link on sponsor slide	Plaque
Prototype Proponent ($100,000)	Largest Logo and Link	Largest Logo and Link	Largest Logo and Link	Verbal recognition at all meetings + highlighted as lead sponsor of 4 meetings/year with 5-minute opportunity to present + Largest Logo and Link on sponsor slide	Plaque