Designing Community Partnerships to Expand Student Learning: A Toolki | Page 6

REIMAGINING TALENT TO EXPAND LEARNING
DECISIONS, PROCESSES, AND TOOLS FOR ENGAGING THE RIGHT PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Welcoming community partners or a cohort of
family and community volunteers will expand the
opportunities available to your students. This section

provides issues to consider before partnering with
community organizations and volunteers.

COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
VOLUNTEERS

COMMUNITY
PARTNER
COORDINATOR

PARENTS &
FAMILIES

SCHOOL
STAFF

STUDENTS
EDUCATORS

ADMINISTRATORS

STEP ONE: REFINE YOUR SCHOOL'S EXPANDED LEARNING TIME VISION
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The most important first step is to articulate the
vision for expanded learning time and refine what
outcomes your school hopes to achieve through
expanding learning, community partnerships, and
enrichments.

Use the following questions to craft your vision:
• Why expand learning time?
• How will expanded learning time help you meet a
vision of a next generation school?
• What learning experiences do your students and
families want to see cultivated?