Requesting a Resource

• All requests for a speaker, mentor, consultant, tutor or judge must be in writing
• Request forms can be found:
  • Online
    • MCPS Form 311-61, CRB Resource Request (66K PDF)
    • MCPS Form 311-62, CRB Mentor Request (53K PDF)
  • In your school media center
  • On FirstClass, in the Curriculum Folder under Connection Resource Bank (see file cabinet)
  • By contacting the Connection Resource Bank coordinator
• Allow at least four weeks from request date to presentation date for single events
• Allow ten to twelve weeks when multiple speakers are needed for large events such as career days or science fairs

CRB Responsibilities

• The CRB contacts appropriate resource (speaker, mentor, judge, tutor, consultant) to discuss the topic, grade level, date and time of presentation
• The CRB books the resource and sends a confirmation letter to them
• The requester receives a copy of the confirmation letter, a printout of information about the resource including a phone number, and an evaluation form

Teacher Responsibilities

• Once a match has been confirmed, call the resource as soon as the confirmation is made to discuss the topic, specific arrangements, special needs of the class, and provide directions to the school
• Notify front office of date/time visitor is expected and provide escort to classroom
• Remain in the classroom to ensure discipline is maintained
• Evaluate appropriateness of resource and return evaluation form to the CRB

If you are not able to be at school for any reason on the date of the visit, please cancel the engagement directly with the speaker and if possible, re-schedule for another time. Notify the CRB of any cancellations or changes to original confirmation date.