DESIGNING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO EXPAND STUDENT LEARNING A TOOLKIT

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Communication and collaboration growth chart continued Curricular Alignment In Place (2) Will Work On Now (1) Long Term or Not Applicable (0) Discuss curriculum integration and alignment objectives. Discuss the school’s and partner’s goals and objectives for students. Discuss parent and student feedback regarding curricular content and goals. Review objectives and plans of partner’s project or activity with school community partner liaison and a committee of teachers. Plan projects and activities related to topics and themes addressed in core classes. Train partner on student behavior expectations and discipline procedures. Total Partner Integration In Place (2) Will Work On Now (1) Long Term or Not Applicable (0) Establish a process for regular meetings between the partner and the established community partner liaison. Integrate partner into school’s professional development and trainings. Invite school staff and families to visit the partner course. Invite partners to participate in parent-teacher nights. Provide teachers with evidence of learning and achievement throughout program. Participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for program youth with special needs. Total 30 <strong>TO</strong>TAL SCORE
Communication and collaboration growth chart continued YOUR COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION SCORE: WHERE YOU FALL 48 to 34: Full Bloom Congratulations! The communication and collaboration techniques between the school and its community partners are well-established and strong. You have created a dynamic relationship, the basis for a long-lasting and successful partnership. 33 to 24: Blossoming Almost there! With the implementation of a few more communication techniques, the relationship between the school and its community partners can blossom into a fuller, more substantial relationship that will benefit students, helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in school, work, and life. Under 24: Needs Water You can only get better! Communication and collaboration are critical to building an enduring relationship between the school and its community partners. Without these, the relationship can easily deteriorate and fall short in its main objective of providing students with a quality educational experience. Review the best practices in this chart and target a few next steps toward improvement. Designing Community Partnerships to Expand Student Learning: A Toolkit — coloradoedinitiative.org 31
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Page 5 and 6: WHAT DOES NEXT GENERATION LEARNING
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Page 11 and 12: EVALUATING IMPACT: HOW ARE YOU DOIN
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