EDUA 5696 Building Meaningful Partnerships
BUILDING MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS: CONNECTING SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES
Educating young people is a task shared by many parties. A student’s success no longer rests solely in the hands of his or her teachers. Parents, community groups, and local businesses can all play a vital part in educating America’s youth. When schools work collaboratively with these groups, students thrive both personally and academically, and the groups benefit, knowing they are a positive influence in the education system and the lives of their youth.
This course is designed to equip teachers with concrete, actionable strategies for partnering with families and community organizations to foster meaningful educational experiences for students. From examples of successful partnerships to practical applications, this course prepares teachers to seek out, connect with, and facilitate effective partnerships with the broader community. After finishing the course, participants will be ready to implement a plan to successfully involve their communities in helping to foster all students’ achievement.