Authors: Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn
ISBN-13: 9781412959025, ISBN-10: 1412959020
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date Published: November 2008
Edition: 3rd Edition
Kenyatta J. Williams is a data integration/statistical analyst for Prince George's County Public Schools. He works with staff to create data sets by inputting, downloading, organizing, and analyzing data from the Student Information Management System for evaluation and reporting purposes. In his prior work with NNPS at Johns Hopkins University, Williams collected and coordinated data from all schools, districts, states, and organizations and worked with the research staff on many studies. He is coauthor of annual summaries of UPDATE data for schools and districts in NNPS and several research conference presentations. Williams also coordinated NNPS conferences and institutes and provided technical assistance to NNPS members across the country. He earned his MS in information and telecommunication systems for business from Johns Hopkins University.
This updated edition for building school-community partnerships to increase learning includes new examples, inventories defining leadership roles, and a workshop PowerPoint presentation on CD-ROM.
Acknowledgments | ||
About the Authors | ||
Introduction | 1 | |
1 | A Comprehensive Framework | 5 |
2 | Using the Framework in Practice: Stories From the Field | 41 |
3 | Taking an Action Team Approach | 81 |
4 | Conducting Workshops | 127 |
5 | Selecting Materials for Presentations and Workshops | 157 |
6 | Strengthening Partnership Programs in Middle and High Schools | 217 |
7 | Developing State and District Leadership for Partnerships | 263 |
8 | Implementing Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork (TIPS) | 289 |
9 | Planning and Evaluating Your Partnership Program | 325 |
10 | Networking for Best Results on Partnerships | 365 |
Index | 370 | |
Ordering Information (Corwin order form for Handbook) | 380 |