5.3 - Pros and Cons by Melanie Joy https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29 Benefits, disadvantages, and strategies for using community resources and service agencies to support students with special needs. en-us 2021-07-27 20:58:21 UTC 2021-08-01 01:01:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3d9.png Consult Admin mrush9 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665690079 - Always discuss potential community support outreach with admin.
- They will be able to offer information about that organization's history with the school board, and any overlap with other departments or student services.
- For instance, they may be able to flag community organizations that overpromise, or do not have the staff or funding to support the programming.]]> 2021-07-31 22:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665690079 Involve Parents mrush9 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665690366 - Parents know their children best, so it is important to consult with them in the early stages of forming a new partnership with a community organization.
- For instance, parents may be able to offer insight into their experiences with the organization, or be able to offer context if a student has negative associations with a particular organization.]]> 2021-07-31 22:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665690366 Collaborate zolahayley1 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665690719 - Teachers can collaborate with agencies to determine best practices for some students that are having difficulty in the classroom.
- Students will feel that they have more support because they have more than just the school valuing them. 
- Develop shared goals for the student]]> 2021-07-31 22:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665690719 Coordinate with Other Teachers/EAs mrush9 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665690731 - It is possible that other staff in the building have an ongoing relationship with a community organization.
- Coordinating with other teachers could have many benefits: sharing bussing costs; partnering with other classes in the school on joint projects; setting students with special needs with peer mentors, etc.]]> 2021-07-31 22:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665690731 Consider Students Needs mrush9 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665691218 - Are there transportation considerations? (i.e. a bus with a ramp; does the community organization have an accessible facility?)
- Are there costs associated with organization that may be prohibitive for some students?
- What kind of preparation will students need in advance or working with the community organization? (I.e. disruption to routines; how will this affect their morning before-school schedules? will they need a new plan for getting home? what can they expect from this day? what can they do if they are feeling overwhelmed?)]]> 2021-07-31 22:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665691218 Expertise zolahayley1 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665691833 - Agencies may have a field of focus that would benefit learning from.
- Students may require the assistance of professional in a field outside of education.
- Provide a different perspective ]]> 2021-07-31 22:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665691833 Make an Assessment Plan mrush9 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665692199 - While preparing to work with any community organization, establish criteria that you will use to assess how effective the partnership was. 
-  Doing this in advance will help you plan the partnership more purposefully, and also evaluated it in a clear-minded way
- For instance: What experiences or perspectives will students gain? How will this help them connect with their community beyond high school? Was the organization able to accommodate for all students present? Did the experience dovetail with the learning goals of the course?]]> 2021-07-31 23:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665692199 Workshops zolahayley1 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665692708 - Sometimes agencies provide opportunities for students and parents to participate in workshops that help a student in school. For example, self-regulation course or self-advocacy workshop.]]> 2021-07-31 23:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665692708 Be Vocal with Gratitude mrush9 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665692797 - Involve students in preparing thank you cards, letters, etc. to demonstrate appreciation for the experience.
- Nothing strengthens a partnership like expressing sincere gratitude.]]> 2021-07-31 23:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665692797 Socialization zolahayley1 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665693133 - Students have opportunities to engage in activities to create new friendships and work on relationship skills.]]> 2021-07-31 23:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665693133 Timely Responses zolahayley1 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665693918 - Agencies provide services all year round.
- Agencies provides services faster than school board would. ]]> 2021-07-31 23:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665693918 Stigmas melaniejoy122 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665699247 - Sometimes there are stigmas attached to certain community resources and service agencies.
- This might prevent a family from wanting to access the resource.
It could also make the child feel "different", fear how their classmates will treat them, or wonder if they'll still fit in.]]> 2021-07-31 23:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665699247 Inequity/Barriers melaniejoy122 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665699530 - Depending on the resource and/or program, it might not be equitably available for all students because of barriers outside of their control.
-  Some examples: transportation, time commitment, cost, or language it's offered in.]]> 2021-07-31 23:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665699530 Follow Through melaniejoy122 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665700081 - Depending on staffing and waitlists, the community resource or agency might not be available when you need it to be or promise more than they can offer.
- This can lead to some tough conversations, disappointment, and being left trying to find something else that provides the student with what they need.]]> 2021-07-31 23:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665700081 Communication Issues melaniejoy122 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665701535 - It would be important when partnering with community resources to keep open communication between them, yourself, and the family.
- Sometimes, the larger the circle, the harder it is to ensure everyone is on the same page and important pieces aren't missed or forgotten.]]> 2021-07-31 23:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665701535 Confidentiality Breaches melaniejoy122 https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665703016 - Breaches of confidentiality might occur if you're not careful to ensure you're only sharing information you are required to with third parties.
- Student/ and family privacy along with any trust you've established will be compromised if this happens.]]> 2021-08-01 00:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/melaniejoy122/qii89m48itwney29/wish/1665703016