How to Manage a Wait Pool
Due to a surge in interest, many schools are now managing wait pools for the first time. This mini-course offers strategies for organizing a wait pool and supporting families at all stages of the process.
Read: Welcome to "How to Manage a Wait Pool"
Read: Meet Your Instructor
Watch: How to Use This Course
Read: Understanding Wait Pools
Watch: What Is a Wait Pool?
Watch: What Are the Different Kinds of Wait Pools?
Watch: How Might a School Use a Wait Pool to Help Manage Financial Aid?
Watch: How Should You Communicate With Families in the Wait Pool?
Watch: What About Difficult Families?
Watch: The Importance of Internal Clarity
Read: How to Use the Resources
Engage: Download the Discussion Guide
Engage: Frequently Asked Questions
Engage: Call Script for Talking to Families
Engage: What's Worked for You?
Read: Sample Wait Pool and Deny Letters
Sample Wait Pool Letter 1
Sample Wait Pool Letter 2 (Elementary)
Sample Wait Pool to Accept Letter
Sample Deny Letter 1
Sample Deny Letter 2 (Elementary)
Engage: Complete the Course Feedback Form