Dev Effective Partnerships

Partnerships are at the heart of effective schools. Parents, community-based and philanthropic organizations, colleges, businesses, the media, human service providers, and others need to be actively and positively engaged as partners in the school improvement process. Many of the problems faced by schools and districts come from the lack of consensus on and understanding of the school or district's mission, goals, and guiding principles. These problems are compounded by misunderstandings about the school or district and their function and purposes. This course is designed to provide candidates with the skills needed to improve school effectiveness through meaningful school and parent partnerships, communication through local media, and effective relationships with local service agencies, businesses, and community-based organizations. Embedded in the strategies for developing and sustaining partnerships are discussions of the responsibility for appropriate accounting for grant, school activity and fundraising funds. Candidates will consider how to use technology to develop, implement, and sustain partnerships.