What are Seesaw Connect In-Person Meetups?
Seesaw Connect In-Person Meetups bring local educators together to connect, exchange ideas, and get inspired. As a Seesaw partner, your role is simple: provide the space, invite educators, and facilitate conversation. Seesaw will provide the resources, promotional support, and agenda suggestions. The best meetups are welcoming, interactive, and educator-led.
Key Details
Event Window: August 18, 2026–September 30, 2026
Recommended Attendance: 20–40 educators
Your Role as Host
● Choose a date and location.
● Submit the Meetup Host Form by August 14.
● Promote the meetup to educators in your network.
● Send reminder emails to registered attendees.
● Facilitate the meetup using the suggested agenda.
● Send a thank-you email and share photos after the event.
What Seesaw Provides
● Promotional support via website, emails, and social channels.
● Event agenda and slide deck
● Promo assets
● Name tag template for Avery 5390
● Directional signage
● Seesaw stickers
● $250 refreshment gift card once your event reaches 20 registrations.
Getting started is simple.
Follow the steps below to plan and host your meetup.
1 - Choose a date & location
Select a space where educators can comfortably sit, talk, and participate in small groups. You will want a screen to present from.
Suggested locations include:
● School library/meeting room
● Community meeting space
● Coffee shop event room
2 - Submit the Meetup Host Form by August 14
Before submitting, you'll need:
● Event date and location
● Shipping address for stickers
● Email address for the refreshment gift card
3 - Review Your Attendee Sign-Up Form
Seesaw will create and send your attendee registration form within 3 business days of receiving your Meetup Host Form.
Please review the form, double-check the details, and localize the language for your region if needed.
4 - Promote Your Meetup
Share your meetup with educators in your network. You may promote it through email, social media, educator communities, or local school/group channels.
If registrations are below target two weeks before your event, send an additional promotional reminder. Here are promo assets you can use.
5 - Send Attendee Reminders
Send reminder emails to registered attendees:
● 7 days before the event
● 3 days before the event
● 1 day before the event
Sample 2-Hour Meetup Agenda
Arrival & Mingling (10 minutes)
Open doors 10 minutes before the event starts. Attendees can:
● Complete their name tags, grab refreshments, and mingle
Seesaw Connect Kickoff (20 Minutes)
● Welcome from the host and agenda preview
● Lead a group community builder using one of the interactive Seesaw Lessons
● Invite attendees to register for Seesaw Connect
Seesaw Showcase (15 minutes)
● Choose 3–5 videos from the Seesaw Showcase page to share real examples of Seesaw in the classroom.
● After each video, invite attendees to turn and talk: How could you use this in your classroom?
Teacher Idea Exchange: “Steal This Idea” (30 Minutes)
● Divide attendees into grade-level or role-alike groups.
● Ask each participant to share one idea worth stealing, such as:
○ A favorite Seesaw activity, classroom routine, family engagement ideas
● Goal: Every educator leaves with several practical ideas they can use immediately.
Networking Break (20 Minutes)
● Give attendees time to refresh, connect, and continue conversations.
Walk & Talk (15 minutes)
● Display a discussion prompt on the screen.
Ask attendees to pair up with someone they have not met before and spend a few minutes discussing their responses. Change the prompt on the screen, they find a new person to talk with.
Wrap-Up (10 Minutes)
Before attendees leave:
● Take a group photo
● Have attendees answer three questions on the feedback form.
● Distribute stickers
● Encourage participants to explore additional Seesaw Connect sessions and stay connected with educators they met during the event
Meetup Host Tips and Checklist
Host Tips
● We recommend having at least two hosts or helpers: one to facilitate and one to support check-in, refreshments, and photos.
● Test your presentation, Wi-Fi, and audio before attendees arrive.
● Take photos of discussions, networking moments, and the full group.
● Keep the meetup conversational and educator-led. The goal is connection, idea-sharing, and inspiration.
Before the Meetup
☐ Choose your event date and location
☐ Complete the Meetup Host Form by August 14
☐ Review and localize your attendee sign-up form, if needed
☐ Promote your meetup to local educators
☐ Monitor registrations
☐ Order refreshments once your event reaches 20 registrations
☐ Prepare slides, signage, name tags, and the attendee sign-in sheet
☐ Send attendee reminder emails
Event Day
☐ Arrive early to set up the room, refreshments, and presentation materials
☐ Test Wi-Fi, projector, slides, and audio
☐ Welcome attendees and facilitate the meetup agenda
☐ Take photos throughout the event, including one group photo
☐ Track attendance using the sign-in sheet
☐ Distribute Seesaw stickers and swag
After the Meetup
☐ Send a thank-you email to attendees
☐ Encourage attendees to explore additional Seesaw Connect sessions
☐ Share photos on social media using #SeesawConnect2026
☐ Complete the host survey to share your feedback and photos
Thank you for helping build the Seesaw educator community in your region. Your support creates meaningful opportunities for educators to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.