Regarding Michigan Department of Education policy governing guest speakers, which statement is accurate?

• A. Guest speakers must be approved by the superintendent of schools.
• B. If the guest speaker is not a certified teacher, the teacher must stay in the classroom during the presentation.
• C. When a guest speaker is scheduled, the teacher must notify parents/guardians.
• D. The teacher must interview a guest speaker before the presentation to ensure that the speaker will follow school rules.

Answer: (B)

The tested idea is supervision and accountability when an outside presenter speaks to students. If a guest speaker isn’t a certified teacher, the classroom teacher must stay in the room during the presentation. This ensures there is a licensed educator present to oversee the lesson, keep the discussion on track with the curriculum, address student questions, and intervene if anything raises concerns. The other statements don’t reflect this policy: approval by the superintendent isn’t typically required, parental notification isn’t mandated for every guest, and a pre- presentation interview with each guest isn’t required by the standard policy.