A logic model is a visual summary of program theory. It lays out a series of steps showing how program inputs, activities, and outputs lead to outcomes. When developing a logic model, it is helpful to get ideas from existing ones. Here is a sample logic model for a prototypical out-of-school-time program.
This sample charter from the Seattle Public Schools is a simple way to document the roles and responsibilities of schools, partners, and school districts in a partnership. See our planning tool for help creating a partnership charter.
This checklist is intended to help community-based service providers to begin a discussion with a school, or to check in on a particular partnership. It can also be used to orient staff to the basics of shared vision and leadership in partnerships generally.
This checklist is designed to help leaders in community-based organizations plan for program and partnership sustainability through inevitable periods of transition.
This checklist is designed to help school leaders plan for program and partnership sustainability through inevitable periods of transition.
There are many ways to conduct a community assessment; some are time- and resource intensive. This list describes some general resources that can help school staff and community partners gather information about the community they serve.