Mar 28, 2024  
2020-21 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ED 747 Community Partnerships


(3 credits)
This course explores the skills, techniques, and attitudes school leaders need to collaborate, communicate, engage and empower others inside and outside of the organization to pursue excellence in learning. Students examine the role and influence of the media, PTO/PTA organizations, and special interest groups. Course participants engage in and identify effective strategies for collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. Advocacy for children and public education in the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context is explored.