Developing School Community Partnerships

Starting Point …. an Evidence Base  Moreland Under 16 Project  Findings & Recommendations  Identify a Demonstration site for Pilot Project  Principal & leadership team involvement  A funded response to support disengaging students

Developing a School Community Partnership  The National School Family Community Partnership Framework  Form an Action Team  Terms of Reference  Develop an Action Plan

Focus Groups held with students and teachers at Glenroy College

Parent and Family Engagement  Who was consulted?  Methodology – Survey, Interviews & Focus Groups  PD held with Action Team on NSCF Framework  Summary of responses presented  Matrix of self-assessment

Jumping Hurdles…..  leaping into short-term solutions  trusting the process of collaboration  old structures – new possibilities!

Success factors…..  A strong willingness to partner  The School-Community Action Team  Commitment towards strategic action

Thank you! …..any questions?