The Power of a Great Sign

Sometimes reaching new learners is as simple as making sure you have a good location. Jackie from Bassano said that they moved beside their local library and had great success bringing in new learners just from the visibility of the location. However, some organizations may not be able to change location, or are currently in great locations but are still having trouble getting their communities to know that they exist. Here are some simple ideas, tips and tricks from Pinterest to help make your CALP more visible:

• There are a lot of tips on what makes an effective sign on the internet. Here is a great article that shows the impact of good signage.
  
  
• If you need help designing your sign there are a lot of options out there for you. Contact a local sign company and ask if they have in-house design. Many do, and will only charge a minimal fee to design something for you. Another option is to get your design done prior to going to the sign company. You could also look for a designer on Etsy. It's a good idea to have a sample sign you like from another company to show to a designer.
  
  
• Signage on your building is really important, but another great way to get noticed is to use a sandwich board sign. Here are some ideas from Pinterest to get your creative juices flowing!
  
  
• Here are a couple great examples of street front signs from Bassano and Vermillion.