Steven T. Cochran, EVT 6664

4 Rationales for community involvement in Schools

2. Effective School Functioning

4. Economic Competiveness

6. Student well-being

8. Community Health and Development

Activity Focus Sample Activity

Student-centered (the most common Foci) Student awards, scholarships, tutors and mentors

Family-centered Parenting workshops, adult classes and counseling

School-centered Materials, equipment, improvements and event assistance

Community-centered Beautification, student exhibits, charity assistance

Potential Community Partners A. Business/Corporations

B. Educational Institutions

C. Health Care Organizations

D. Government and Military Agencies

E. National Service and Volunteer Organizations

Potential Community Partners F. Faith Based Organizations

H. Cultural and Recreational Institutions

I. Media Organizations

J. Sports Franchises and Associations

K. Other Community Organizations

L. Community Individuals

Short Term Undirectional

exchange Low Level of

interaction Unlimited Planning

Long Term Bidirectional or

Multidirectional exchange

High Level of Interaction

Extensive Planning and coordination

Obstacles to Community Partnering

1. Participation

2. Lack of Time

3. Community Resources

4. Leadership

Obstacles to Community Partnering

5. Funding

6. Communication

7. Focus