The Role of an Area Representative

The main functions of the ISE area representative role include contacting schools, _______, conducting orientations, and supervising students.

Running background checks

Approving student applications

Recruiting host families

Communicating with the students’ natural parents

Before ISE students can begin their programs, they must

Be screened and accepted by an Area Representative

Have secured acceptance from their host family’s local high school

Find a family in America that can host them themselves

Secure an immigrant visa

What is required of an ISE host family?

Personal spending money to give to their exchange student, insurance, English lessons

A bed, one meal a day, and a job

Sufficient room and board, 3 meals a day, and a hospitable, nurturing environment

Travel arrangements, insurance, and their own bedroom

True or False: Area representatives match students with families based on similar interest, compatibility, and location.

True

False

True or False: When supervising their students, it is permissible to conduct all check-ins remotely via a laptop or cellphone.

True

False

____________ are official updates regarding a student’s program experience given to ISE Headquarters by the area representative.

Student Orientations

Acceptance letters

Language proficiency exams

Progress Reports

True or False: ISE representatives are solely responsible for addressing and resolving student/family issues.

True

False

The biggest motivating factor in becoming a representative should be:

Money

Salaried pay structure

9-5 schedule

Desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others

Area Representatives are compensated:

Weekly

Bi-weekly

Per student placement

Annually

Area Representatives that place _____ students qualify to attend our Celebration of Success international vacation.

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