Make a Difference: One Play Space at a Time Application Have your classroom made‐over as a part of the You‐Tube DIY series: Make a Difference: One Play Space at a time. With only three days and a budget of $500, the challenge is to increase the quality of a classroom environment. One program will be selected to participate. Please complete this application and include photos/videos and email to Kate Smith [email protected] Feel free to call with questions! Kate Smith 426‐7181 Ext 319 See the one that started it all here: http://youtu.be/2ksT2j9SUA8 Benefits of Participating: 
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Intensive technical assistance provided at no cost $500 in design enhancements to your space at no cost to you The end result can be used as a marketing tool for your program Participate in a unique way to educate the community regarding the importance of high quality early childhood education Show Requirements: 
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Must have authority to make alterations to the space (painting, mounting, hanging fixtures, etc). Classroom staff must be available to be on camera during all scheduled shoots. Admin staff is highly encouraged to be available. Be able to articulate your thoughts and opinions about what you like and don’t like in the space. Interested in thinking outside the box. Identify at least three volunteers to help with projects, including one person with carpentry skills and access to tools. Children present during scheduled shoots must have signed photo/video releases from their parent/guardian (see attached). Adults present during scheduled shoots must sign photo/video releases. Open to consultation with Producer regarding on camera styling. Child Care Council staff will complete an environmental rating scale on the space (pre & post). Have fun on camera! Application Instructions: 
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Application must include photos and/or video of your space that highlight your design challenge (video preferred). Email to [email protected]. Describe your wish list for the space in the video or typewritten if submitting only photos. Feel free to be creative in your video, show off your style and personality. An additional 3 to 4 photos of the classroom to be considered, taken from the corners. Qualifying Information: Are you willing to be on camera? Y N Are you willing to grant the crew access to the classroom? Y N Are you willing to grant the crew access to other spaces in the program? Y N Do you have the authority to make decisions? Y N Do you receive any car or air‐traffic or other environmental noise? Y N Are there parking restrictions? Y N Is convenient parking available for crew? Y N Are you willing to share your pre and post scores for educational purposes? Y N Contact Information: Contact Name Full Address (Please include city, state, zip) All Phone Contacts (Everyone who would appear on show / Home, Cell & Work) All Email Contacts (Everyone who would appear on show) Fax Contact Lifestyle: Complete this information for staff in the participating classroom and the program director Organizations and Clubs (list first & last name and club) Hobbies/Activities How would your friends describe your personalities? What are three fascinating facts about each staff member? What are 3 of each member’s proudest achievements in education? What makes your classroom situation unique? Why are you a good candidate for the show? Classroom Information: What is an estimate of the square footage of your classroom? What is challenging about your classroom? What do you like about your classroom? What do you dislike about your classroom? How do you currently use the space? How would you like to use the new space? Is there something in the classroom you would like to keep? Is there anything in the classroom you are NOT willing to change? If so, please explain. Describe features of your dream classroom. Are you willing to contribute to the makeover budget of your classroom? Scheduling: Can everyone who will work on the classroom be available to work into the evening the week prior to the shoot (after program closes)? Can everyone who will work on the classroom be available to work one weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)? Are you willing to hold a “reveal” on the Sunday for staff and families (1‐2 hours)? Are you willing to give access to the production crew while program staff is not there? Please list ALL vacation dates or schedule conflicts you have between summer and fall of 2014