Creating a Partnership Communication Strategy
Use this tool to think about the various audiences in your partnership work, and about their information needs. You can then map out a communication strategy for the year.
Resource Topic: School & Community Partnerships
Data to Practice Protocol for Partnerships
This guide is designed to help schools and community partners debrief data together, and make plans for improvement. It includes both guiding questions, and prompts for discussion.
Elements of Equitable Partnerships (Graphic)
This graphic illustrates how Leadership & Coordination, Shared Vision, Implementation, and Mutual Accountability merge into synergy that leads to changes in school climate and environment; practice, policy, & system changes; and ultimately, improved whole child outcomes. For ideas on what practices support these partnerships, check out this Shared Vision & Leadership Checklist; Aligned, Responsive Implementation Checklist; and Shared Accountability Checklist.
Evaluation Calendar Worksheet for Partnerships
Use this calendar template to create a rough timeline of program and evaluation activities
Evaluation Planning Worksheet for Partnerships
Schools and community-based organizations can use this tool to map out an evaluation plan with their partners. It guides you through the process of identifying shared evaluation questions and determining how and when you will collect data to find answers.
Feedback Loop Exercise
Feedback of all kinds is important in a partnership. Use this activity with a partner to practice giving and receiving feedback.