1. Developing Relationships Developing Relationships Teneisha Rogers EDU617 Instructor Lisa Galloway 10/12/2015

2. Thank You Rogers Bountiful Outreach For allowing the opportunity to discuss Solomon’s Dream Classical Elementary School. For allowing the opportunity to learn what our students are doing in/for the community. For allowing the opportunity to learn how the community can best support the school and its students.

3. Solomon’s Dream Classical Elementary Solomon’s Dream Classical Elementary provides its students with rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, families, cultures and ideas. Vision The vision at Solomon’s Dream is to inspire it’s students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. Mission Solomon’s Dream Classical achieves its mission by Encouraging excellence in all academic and personal pursuits. Creating an educational environment in which the pursuit of academic excellence and intellectual growth is complemented by a concern for the moral, physical, psychological and aesthetic development of each student Developing and retaining excellent faculty and staff Recognizing the fundamental importance of honesty, civility, public service and respect for others and the environment. Cultivating resilience, independence, leadership and moral courage. Sustaining a diverse, inclusive and multicultural community that affirms and values each individual. Attracting dedicated families committed to the mission of the school. Promoting programs in all divisions that integrate our students with a community Developing the financial and physical resources to support the school’s needs.

4. LOCATION & DEMOGRAPHIC Solomon’s Dream Classical Elementary Solomon’s Dream creates a highly talented, heterogeneous team of faculty, administrators, and staff by working to remove barriers to the recruitment, retention and promotion of each individual student. Solomon also is dedicated to increasing diversity in all aspects of school life. 2 W. North Blvd. Chicago, IL 60610 Phone: (312)582-6100 info@solomonsdream.edu Diversity @Solomon’s Dream Classical Elementary

5. Solomon’s Dream Classical Elementary

6. Analysis of the 21st Century Skills Solomon’s Dream Classical The 21st Century Skills of Solomon’s Dream Learning and Innovation Skills Core Subjects Information, Media and Technology Life and Career Skills  Learning experiences reflect culturally relevant pedagogy intentionally seeks to admit students and families of various identities and backgrounds, working to integrate them into the vibrant culture of the school.  Solomon’s Dream promotes creativity in the classroom with rigorous, inclusive core curriculum and extra- curricular programs prepare the school's diverse students for a highly competitive, global education. Students also regularly participate in community service, which nurtures leadership and character growth.  Solomon’s Dream encourages teachers to be more creative in their approach to provide context, content and coherence to the learning environment, serve as role models and shape students' lives forever. Believing in each student's ability to achieve, and recognizing the many varied gifts of students.

7. What the students are doing in/for the community. Recycle Clean up the neighborhood Go door to door finding out what resources are in the community Volunteering Checking on the elderly Working with younger children

8. How the community can best support the school and its students? Working together as a community, to inspire creativity and prepare each student to achieve academically, grow personally, and contribute positively to a global society. Resources from Business & Economic Development Agencies On- & Off-Site Services from Health Care Organizations Youth Programs from Police & Public Safety Institutions Youth & Opportunity United Program Resources from Cultural & Recreational Institutions Supports for Learning & Development from Families & Caregivers

9. Developing Relationships The goal is teacher leadership; one who can keep the “big picture” in mind, understand the needs of the students and translate that necessity into practice, one who has a revelation for where the program is going (Gadikowski, 2013). The desire is to use a holistic method to working with students and their families; using a family centered approach that fully articulates by locating the study of the student within the context of the family, community, and education program. The classroom becomes far more than simply a place where the student is during the day; it becomes the connection between the students, family, and community (Wardle, 2013). As a developmental appropriate practice the teacher will aim to aspirer children, inspirer families, and build up the community. The vision is meet the needs of the learners and their families. The teacher has create an environment that is fun, respectful, safe and conducive toward learning for all. “In essence, 21st-century skills place more emphasis on what students can do with their knowledge, rather than focusing exclusively on learning specific core content or facts”(Newman, 2013). Students learn through things that spark their interest and challenge their knowledge. Students learn how to enjoy learning and to apply the knowledge they learn.

10. Reference page Gadikowski, A, (2013) Administration of early Childhood Education Programs. San Diego: CA. Bridgepoint Education, Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/books Newman, R. (2013). Teaching and learning in the 21st century: Connecting the dots. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/books Wardle, F, (2013) Collaboration with families and communities. San Diego: CA. Bridgepoint Education, Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/books