federation for community schools forum 2011

FEDERATION FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FORUM 2011

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 101

Principal Kevin CurtinPeoria, Illinois

kevin.curtin@psd150.org(309) 672-6528

Anya Tanyavutti, M.A.Ed.Chicago, Illinois

anya.tanyavutti@gmail.com(269) 501.7040

OBJECTIVES

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

1. UNDERSTAND THE BEST PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENTING THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL STRATEGY.

2. BENEFIT FROM HEARING THE STORIES OF THE SUCCESSES AND PITFALLS ASSOCIATED WITH ESTABLISHING NEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS.

3. UNDERSTAND THE KEY OF COMMUNICATION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING TO THE BEGINNING STAGES OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS WORK AND ACCESS TOOLS TO SUPPORT THIS.

I . INTRODUCTION

II. OPENING ACTIVITY

II I . STORY TELLING

IV. TOOLS OF THE TRADE

V. YOUR REFLECTION

VI. QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

AGENDA

DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OR

HAVE HOBBIES AS A CHILD?

QUESTION # 1

DID YOU HAVE ADULTS OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS WHO TOOK AN INTEREST IN YOUR ACADEMIC

SUCCESS?

QUESTION # 2

HOW DID YOUR FAMILY’SENGAGEMENT IN YOUR SCHOOLING

IMPACT YOUR SUCCESS?

QUESTION # 3

WHAT EXCITES/CHALLENGES YOU MOST ABOUT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?

QUESTION # 4

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

TODAY?

QUESTION # 5

PARTNERSHIPS BROADER OPPORTUNITIES

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FAMILIES

COMMUNITY

ACADEMICS

SuccessfulStudents, Families

Schools &Communities

INTEGRATED LEARNING

LEVERAGEDRESOURCES

SHARED LEADERSHIP

DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING COLLABORATION

SHARED VISION

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL

FOUNDATIONS of a fully implemented community school ensure high quality, community-engaged, and leveraged resources at school:

•Shared Leadership – school leaders and stakeholders are shared leaders in the community school development and outcomes.

•Integrated Learning – out-of-school programs are linked to learning, supporting and expanding on the school day curriculum.

•Shared Vision – community and school stakeholders work together to establish a set of goals for student and family success.

•Collaboration – community school staff, stakeholders, and community partners integrate and share their resources at the school.

•Partnerships – community schools build true partnerships with community-based organizations, families, and stakeholders.

•Leveraged Resources – community schools leverage existing community investments and resources for the school.

REAL LIFE COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUCCESSES AND PITFALLS

ONCE UPON A TIME

REFLECT, ASSESS, PLAN, SHARE

NOW BACK TO YOU!