In-person:

• SQ hotline for questions about working with the team
• Two-day training for volunteers and center coordinators
• Access to a science specialist
• Contacts at science museums, and other local resources for fieldtrips
• Materials
• Activities for use with teams
• Materials for use with teams
• Templates of logistical materials
  

Electronic support:

• Listserv for Q and A, support and ways to get additional materials.
• Website with materials and resources, including
• Online Resources (the on-line database)
• Abundant web development tools
• e-contacts for linking with online experts
  

Finale:

• Hosting of web sites
• Celebration for all teams

EDC staff also assist with:

• Publicity to local media
• Finding coaches
• Resources for forming additional relationships with local institutions, business leaders, recruiting volunteers
• A network of SQ participants
  

People:

• Recruitment, selection and supervision of volunteers and youth
• Communication with volunteers, youth and parents regarding expectations of the project and other information as needed.
• Contact with SQ staff, attend occasional meetings and supply informal progress reports. Coordinator also provides additional support to coaches.
• Assistance with technology questions that arise with teams.
  Orientation for volunteers to your center

Team logistics:

• Basic supplies for teams (pencils, notebooks, etc)
• A way for teams to get to and from field-trip sites
• Space for teams to meet and work regularly, as well as store their supplies.

Technology:

• Working technology and internet connection.
• Free access for teams.
• Basic web creation tools and software