Checklist for K-12 Study Abroad Program Leaders: Managing Study Abroad Programs on the Ground

This checklist is intended to help leaders of study abroad programs at independent and public K-12 schools understand and fulfill their responsibilities, anticipate problems that may arise, and ultimately have safe and successful programs that benefit schools, students, and their families.

Topics addressed include:

• Complying with your school’s policies and procedures while abroad
• General safety planning considerations
• The importance of proper participant orientation, both before departure and after arrival