1. SUN Community School Alder Building a Common Understanding and Vision

2. Our school is a SUN Community School. What does this mean?

3. “Could someone help me with these? I’m late for math class.”

4. Systemic Approach, Not Program SUN Community Schools describes schools across Multnomah County where: The school and partners from across the community come together to educate and support kids and have a collective impact on education. Community resources are strategically organized to support student success. SUN Community Schools is NOT a program in schools.

5. Values into Action Collaboration The Success of All Students and All Families The Whole Child Community and Family Engagement

6. Values into Action Strong Core Instructional Program Educational Support and Skill Development for Youth and Adults Enrichment and Recreation Activities Family Involvement and Support Social, Health and Mental Health Resources Family and Community Events Service Integration

7. Student and Family Support Services Core Academic Instruction & Supports Community Involvement Youth Involvement & Leadership Extended Day Enrichment Activities SUN Community School Parent/Family Involvement & Leadership

8. Making a Difference 2009-10 __ Youth Served in Extended-Day __ Adults Served __ Served in Family and Community Events Average daily attendance for youth we served regularly was __% __% of students increased benchmark in reading __% of students increased benchmark in math __% improved classroom academic performance __% improved behavior

9. How Community Partners are Involved at SUN Community Schools Lead extended-day academic, enrichment, skill building classes Teach adult education and support classes Offer services and resources Donate food, supplies, expertise, employee time Offer expertise Participate in leadership and governance roles

10. How is this supported at our school? Lead Agency: the non-profit partner that receives seed funding to support the development of the SUN Community School collaboration. Brings expertise and connections to resources in the community and within the lead agency. Site Manager: hired by the Lead Agency to co-manage with the Principal the development of the SUN Community School. Acts as the “glue” to bring the partners and pieces together.

11. Co-location to Collaboration Co-location Shared space Limited interaction Individual goals Increased potential of duplication Decreased effectiveness Partnership Common goals Both parties benefit Third parties benefit Whole is greater than the sum of its parts Internal champions on both sides Collaboration Mutual goals Shared resources Shared leadership & parity among entities Shared responsibility Shared accountability Shared results & rewards

12. Where are we on the collaboration continuum? Co-locationPartnershipCollaboration

13. Roles You Can Play as Staff Provide referrals and communicate about students Provide input and leadership in planning and development Teach a class before, after school, in the summer Participate in other activities and projects (family nights, gardens, etc.) Find ways to create a welcoming environment for parents Offer expertise (lesson plans, materials, teaching strategies)

14. Everyone has a piece in this

15. What is your piece this year?