Developing Maxims for Sherman County: A Model for Authentic Engagement
In the heart of Sherman County, a remarkable process is unfolding—one that not only brings the community together but also empowers students to shap…
Component: Step 2: Set Goals and Take Action
Co-create a vision of the skills, dispositions, and behavior that you are trying to achieve for all students. Find a north star, and backwards map from that vision to create the goals and identify the actions that will get you there. School leaders strengthen bidirectional communication with the entire school community, including families, to partner in supporting students.
Open Lines of Communication: Hold Authentic Spaces to Gather Feedback and Have Brave Conversations
Open lines of communication to create brave spaces for your staff, students, and community to share their excitement, hesitations, and to crowdsource …
Mastering Communication for a Thriving School Community
Effective communication is the cornerstone of a thriving school community. It's the bridge that connects staff, students, families, and the wider comm…
Unearthing Our Potential: Building Stronger Schools Through Community Asset Mapping
Schools don't exist in isolation. They thrive when they leverage the strengths of the entire community. This interactive workshop introduces the power…
Become an IB World School
In an increasingly interconnected world, schools are tasked with preparing students to be knowledgeable, adaptable, and globally minded citizens. Beco…
Magnolia High School: Growing Their Community’s Future
Magnolia High School's agriscience community center was highlighted as a model community school that's helping its community solve its food desert pro…
Strategies for Equitable Family Engagement: Engaging Outside of the School Building
To build trust and relationships with families, it can be helpful for school staff to engage with families in spaces or at events in which families fe…
Checklist for Making Your Family-Community Partnership Work
Successful family engagement requires a multi-faceted approach. This customizable checklist can help you keep track of new and continuing family engag…
Supporting Family Engagement: Tools & Resources to Keep Families Connected
Developing a plan for family engagement may be the first step, but sooner rather than later, you also need to ensure that there are family-friendly to…
Celebrate Community Efforts Along the Journey
Since the end result may not be realized for some time, it's especially important to celebrate efforts—along with successes— throughout transforma…