RC Live
Event Prep
We hope to make your live Rachel’s Challenge event run as easy and smoothly as possible, and we are here to help! Below you will find the technical requirements for your event, as well as pre- and post-event checklists to ensure the best day possible for you and your students. For those of you who prefer more details, you can download the full RC Live Prep Guide.
RC Live Prep Guide
The RC Live Prep Guide will assist you with the following live programs:
- Link Up! Elementary (40 minutes)
- Rachel’s Story (60 minutes)
- Rachel’s Challenge (60 minutes)
- Rachel’s Legacy (60 minutes)
- Friends of Rachel (FOR) Training (90 minutes)
- Live Community Event (60 minutes)
- Keynote (60 minutes)
Event Materials
Rachel’s Challenge provides your school with event materials that reinforce the message of hope and connection and assist with continuing and sustaining the chain reaction of kindness and compassion in your school community. We appreciates how busy educators are and we hope these materials will make it easier to get your school’s KC Club or FOR Club started. The banner is the only item physically sent to each school, while the KC Club and FOR Club materials are delivered digitallly following your event day.
Rachel's Challenge Banner
The RC banner is a visual representation and reminder of your school community’s commitment to accepting Rachel’s Challenge of creating a more positive school culture based in kindness and compassion. By signing the banner, an individual is making a commitment to accept the challenges presented in the program. We encourage schools to hang the signed banner in a prominent location where students and staff alike can be reminded of Rachel’s message of hope and be inspired to live out the challenges in their everyday lives.
*Please note: Only one banner is included for your school. To purchase additional banners, please visit the RC Store.
Kindness & Compassion (KC) Club Support Materials
ELEMENTARY
Included in the KC support materials:
- Digital Copy of KC Club Framework
- Virtual Access to National KC Club Director for Coaching & Support
- 1-Hour Webinar Overview of KC Club Set-Up (Optional)
Friends of Rachel (FOR) Club Support Materials
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Included in the FOR support materials:
FOR Club Guide
This guide will provide you with tools, templates, and resources to successfully launch and sustain your Friends of Rachel Club.
FOR Club Banner
Similar to the Rachel’s Challenge banner for the entire school, the FOR Club banner can be signed by members of the FOR Club as a sign of their further commitment to the club and taking specific actions to create a more positive school environment.
FOR Club Coaching
Access to a Rachel's Challenge FOR Club Coach who will assist you in sustaining the momentum from the impact of Rachel’s story and the full event day on your school community.
Technical Requirements
- Presentation Venue – Auditorium preferred for all presentations. Gym if necessary.
- Technical Assistant – Available for setup 1 hour prior to program start.
- Sound System – Adequate to fill an auditorium or gymnasium.
- Microphone – Wireless/Wired preferred. Lapel ok if it’s the only option.
- Backup LCD Projector – Presenter brings a projector. Backup projector should be close to presenter to connect to presenter’s laptop via VGA (preferred)/HDMI (the laptop must be up front with the presenter).
- Screen – 10 x 10 ft. minimum. Larger = better.
Downloads: Event Requirements & Checklists, Full RC Live Prep Guide, Invitations and Flyers
Click the button below to download the full requirements & checklists, full RC Live prep guide, an invitation to other school and community leaders in your area to attend your school event, and a Live Community Event flyer. Both the invitation and flyer are able to be edited to fill in your event details.
RC Toolkit
Click the button below to to access our RC Toolkit to help introduce Rachel's Challenge at your school.
Media Press Kit
Click the button below to to access our media press kit to help introduce Rachel's Challenge to your community.
Program Discussion Questions
Click the button below to download the pre and post event discussion questions for each program.
Preview Videos
Click the links below for preview videos to share with your staff.
The Story That Changes Everything
Rachel's Challenge Story, Reach, & Impact
Rachel's Challenge & How it Improves Mental Health
RC Live FAQ
Can we host the event in a different location other than an auditorium or gymnasium?
Yes. Auditoriums and gyms are typically the best venues to accommodate for the students and tech requirements, but any space that can fulfill these requirements will work.
Do your programs have closed captioning for any hearing impaired students and staff?
Yes, all programs have closed captioning on the videos.
How long is the program?
Link Up! Elementary = 40 minutes
Rachel’s Story, Rachel’s Challenge, Rachel’s Legacy, and Keynote = 60 minutes
FOR Training = 90 minutes
Elementary Educator Training = 3 hours
Can the program be shortened?
No.
Does the Elementary Link Up! presentation discuss the Columbine tragedy?
No. The Elementary Link Up! presentation does not mention the Columbine tragedy at all and focuses on the positive impact of Rachel’s life and writings.
Does the Rachel’s Story presentation discuss the Columbine tragedy?
Yes. It is presented in an age-appropriate manner through the perspective of some of Rachel’s family members, including her younger brother, Mike, who was in middle school at the time of the tragedy.
Our school is Kindergarten - 6th grade. Which programs would you recommend?
The Elementary Link Up! is most appropriate for K-5th grade. In this situation, we recommend one Elementary Link Up! Presentation for K-4th grade, and one Rachel’s Story presentation for 5th - 6th grades.
Can we preview any of the programs? Specifically the content around the Columbine tragedy?
Unfortunately it is not possible to preview any of the videos in our live programs. The opening videos of each presentation (besides Elementary) do include scenes from local TV news footage of the Columbine tragedy, and each is presented at a level appropriate to each age group.
Can we remove the opening video about Columbine and only show the rest of the presentation?
No. Rachel’s story cannot be told without discussing the tragedy of her death. However, the majority of the program focuses on the positive impact of Rachel’s life on the people around her.
Do you have any programs in Spanish or Spanish subtitles?
Rachel’s Story, Rachel’s Challenge, Rachel’s Legacy, Community Event, and Keynote all have Spanish subtitles. Please inquire with your Regional Partnership Manager or Program Delivery Manager.
Which students should be in the FOR Training?
We recommend a good cross-section of the student body. A good option is to allow students to sign-up to participate in the training either before the event day or after seeing the presentation. The latter option gives students who are moved by Rachel’s story and want to continue Rachel’s chain reaction of kindness and compassion. If pre-selecting students, we encourage including traditional student leaders as well as non-traditional students. Everyone can benefit.
Is 30 minutes necessary in-between programs?
30 minutes is preferred to allow enough time for students to transfer in and out of the venue, as well as give the presenter a short break. If necessary the time can be shortened, but a minimum of 15 minutes is required.
How do you recommend scheduling an event day?
One or two presentations in the morning, followed by the FOR Training after lunches (middle school & high school only). The FOR Training and any students who participate should have seen one of the presentations prior to attending the training.
Can I get the contact information for our presenter?
Out of respect for our presenters we do not give out their personal contact information. The presenter will contact you at least two days prior to your event day.
How should the presenter be introduced?
We prefer to focus on Rachel’s story and not the presenter. Therefore a simple introduction such as, “Please welcome ___________ from Rachel’s Challenge,” is great!
Can we request a certain presenter?
Yes, however there is a fee to book a specific presenter. Please inquire with a rep. Otherwise we will do our best to fulfill your request depending on availability.
Can we record the program?
No. Rachel’s Challenge programs are protected by copyright.