Schools do not exist in isolation. They require the assistance of an entire community to bridge gaps and to develop a process for educating and supporting youth. Community collaboration is an effective approach to make a difference in the learning experiences of students. It can increase student retention, improve grades, increase students’ feeling of worth, just to name a few. As a leader in education, your engagement in community collaboration is not only important, it is critical. Think about how you would engage members of a community to work for the betterment of students.
To prepare for this Assignment, go to the Grand City Community and click into Grand City School District Administration Offices. Review the following scenario: Bringing School and Community Together. Select and assume the role of an administrator in the media. Consider how you would ensure effective community collaboration.
Identify the members of the community.
Explain why you selected those individuals.
Explain the goal of your task in this committee and what your projected outcome is.
Describe the resources you would use and how you would create buy-in for participation, and explain why the resources are important in your program.
Explain in what creative ways you would collaborate to provide students an effective learning experience about work and post-secondary education.
Apply your personal, moral, and ethical platform to foster and enhance community collaboration.
Evaluate community collaboration as a tool and social change agent for schools.