Resource Topic: School & Community Partnerships

A theory of change is a description of a program, intervention, or initiative that shows how interconnected elements lead to the accomplishment of a long-term goal. Use this tool to create a basic outline of the steps you will take to create a useful theory of change for your program or partnership. 

This sample map accompanies the Partnership Ecosystem Mapping Activity. It provides an example of what a complex school-community partnership ecosystem can look like.