Representatives also attend an annual training workshop and report to the regional coordinator. The ideal candidate should enjoy fostering new international friendships, be community minded, and enjoy working with teenagers and adults. Local Representatives spend an average of 2-4 hours a month with the exchange students, and time and expenses are reimbursed by the organization. On Nov. 22 there will be no school for students, and teachers from Ogunquit Village School, Wells High School and Wells Junior High School will hold their workshop sessions. If parents or guardians are unable to make an appointment on the allotted days, they are encouraged to make other arrangements to speak with their children's teachers.
Teachers firmly believe that education is a partnership between teachers, students and parents.
They will make every effort to accommodate parent requests for meetings. Tickets are available at all York County Shop 'n Save Supermarkets. For more info. Fee arrangements will be made for uninsured. Joanne Bean, President of the Maine Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association will lead the discussion.