This course is designed to provide graduate student leaders with a thorough understanding of social, political and economic factors that influence a school’s relationship with various community agencies and stakeholders. The purpose, scope, essential elements, and impact of a successful school-community relations will be explored. Students will develop skills in communication in relations to teachers, family, and community partnership and collaboration. Specific topics will focus on improvement of school programs and school climate, family services and support, connect families with others in the school and in the community, and help teachers with their work.
EDU 622: Schools and Community Relations
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