This tip sheet compiles tips and questions for both a school site and a partner organization to consider for their initial meeting. Use the questions provided here to prepare for a productive conversation.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU or MoU) is a formal agreement between two or more parties. MOUs are not legally binding but they imply mutual obligation, and are preferable to informal agreements. Use this tip sheet to learn more about what to include in an MOU.
This tip sheet summarizes some basic data sources that can help community partners to research the strengths and challenges that students may face at their partner school. Many of the resources presented here can also help partners identify schools that might be a fit for the services they provide.
This is an example of how one might create a logic model based on a program’s theory of change, in the context of a school and community partnership.
This worksheet provides activities to help you create a logic model based on your program’s theory of change, in a school-community partnership context. Once your logic model has been created, you can begin to identify evaluation questions.
As the state and country move towards a whole-child approach to education, now is time to forgecreative and innovative partnerships between districts and community-based service providers tosupport 21st century student needs and goals. This resource provides ideas and tips for approaching school districts, and K-12 funding sources in Washington State that can be applied towards youth development programming led by community-based organizations. While funding is an important collaborationopportunity, space (including use of kitchens), materials and virtual education tools, transportation, andprogram development offer other points of partnership. This resource was developed to support the work of the Youth Development Strategy Table … [ ]