https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9 This presentation shows how community partnerships and collaboration fostered school improvement en-us 2017-03-19 23:55:46 UTC 2017-08-28 00:58:24 UTC hello@padlet.com rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161041256 One of the first things needed at the school was a way for teachers and administration to collaborate and communicate. Therefore, a Faculty Advisory Committee was formed and the School Improvement Team (SIT) was revitalized.]]> 2017-03-20 00:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161041256 rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161041640 2017-03-20 00:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161041640 rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161042271 This is an inspirational slogan I chose for the school to show that in order to bring about a difference in the school, we have to work together.]]> 2017-03-20 00:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161042271 rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161043814 The following Danville School Board Policies sets forth the guidelines for community relations:
SBPolicy 1020.10
SBpolicy 1120.00]]> 2017-03-20 00:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161043814 rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161044612 According to Priscilla Little (2016), "When schools and community organizations work together to support learning, everyone benefits. Partnerships can serve to strengthen, support, and even transform individual partners, resulting in improved program quality, more efficient use of resources, and better alignment of goals and curricula
These are the following organizations I reached out to in order to build community relations 
*Danville Chamber of Commerce (for Business sponsorships)
*Danville Boys & Girls Club
*Piedmont Credit Union
*Local churches

]]> 2017-03-20 00:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161044612 rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161045186 Some of the goals for the school include:
*Build greater collaboration and communication among staff and community
*Reach out to community organizations for sponsorships and donations
*Improve student academic success and engagement through an active PTSA, tutoring, SOL prep, and behavioral support
*Improve the overall climate of the school through consistent communication with all stakeholders

]]> 2017-03-20 00:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161045186 rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161045701 **Listening and Learning Sessions
**Various meetings with community organizations
**Flyers/Monthly Newsletter to stakeholders
**Media (News broadcast, newspaper, website, etc.)
**Call system to parents and students]]> 2017-03-20 00:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161045701 rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161052764 According to Eric Sheninger (2015), "The power of using social media rests in the ability to engage stakeholders in two-way communications."
**Call System
**PTSA meetings
**Community Roundtable
**Flyers/Newsletter
**Website, Newspaper, news channel]]> 2017-03-20 02:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161052764 rtwoodson https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161053133 -Little, P. (2016). School community learning partnerships: Essential to expanded learning success. Retrieved from http://expandinglearning.org/expandingminds/article/school-community-learning-partnerships-essential-expanded-learning-success
-Sheninger, E. (2015). Transforming your school through digital communication. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/apr15/vol72/num07/Transforming-Your-School-with-Digital-Communication.aspx]]> 2017-03-20 02:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rtwoodson/mmp7zg064vq9/wish/161053133