Topics that are appropriate for high school students may not be appropriate for elementary students. Likewise, topics appropriate in one community may not be appropriate in another. Speakers should know what is expected of them. They should be aware of the audience, why they were invited, how their presentation fits into the overall curriculum and what the school's expectations are. Experiential presentations should focus on personal responsibility.
Speakers have the right to request evaluation of their presentation.
This might be as simple as verbal feedback from the teacher or perhaps a written evaluation from the student. Generally, speakers know how well they did if they are asked to return for subsequent presentations. Districts have the responsibility to use speakers that meet program goals and outcomes. Speakers have the right to a respectful audience and to an evaluation of their presentation. Speakers have the responsibility to know the audience to which they are presenting and the community in which they are presenting.