I often help school staff talk to school leaders about teletherapy services with their leadership teams. Here’s a strategic approach to communicate your needs effectively.

The Email Template Solution

We’ve developed a customizable email template to help you present your case for teletherapy services to your school leaders. This template addresses three key elements:

• Your school’s specific challenges
• How Lighthouse can provide solutions
• The potential for successful outcomes

Customizing Your Message

The template includes highlighted sections for personalization:

• Recipient’s name and appropriate greeting
• Your school’s name
• Current challenges or problems
• Desired outcomes
• Specific success metrics

Key Talking Points

The template emphasizes several important aspects of teletherapy:

• Complete service coverage
• HR and recruitment management
• Clinical support availability
• Assessment and protocol handling
• Required software and tools
• Cost efficiency compared to in-person services

Budget Considerations

When addressing financial decision-makers, the template highlights cost-effective aspects:

• No travel time expenses
• No benefits package requirements
• Reduced miscellaneous costs
• Service-based billing

Making Your Message Resonate

Problem-Solution Format

The template follows a clear structure:

• States the current problem
• Introduces Lighthouse as the solution
• Demonstrates potential outcomes

Strategic Repetition

We recommend restating key points throughout the email, as readers often:

• Skim content initially
• Check the conclusion first
• Return to details later

Call to Action

The template concludes with clear next steps:

• Requesting a meeting
• Suggesting specific dates and times
• Including a cost estimate attachment

Adjusting the Tone

The template can be modified to match your communication style and relationship with leadership. Consider:

• Formal vs. informal language
• Department-specific concerns
• School culture and communication norms

Visit www.lighthouse-therapy.com to access this template and other resources to help you talk to school leaders about teletherapy services for your school.