Collaborative Communities
Collaborative Communities
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As defined by the Kentucky United We Learn Council, Collaboration with Our Communities means involving families, educators, students, community members and business leaders to help define and co-create opportunities that bring out students’ unique gifts. Kentuckians told us that we needed to work on finding genuine ways to collaborate with people in our local communities, especially people and groups who have not always been at the table when education policy decisions have been made. Each family has a unique story and each child has individual talents to contribute - and those should be valued and understood.
As defined by the Kentucky United We Learn Council, Collaboration with Our Communities means involving families, educators, students, community members and business leaders to help define and co-create opportunities that bring out students’ unique gifts. Kentuckians told us that we needed to work on finding genuine ways to collaborate with people in our local communities, especially people and groups who have not always been at the table when education policy decisions have been made. Each family has a unique story and each child has individual talents to contribute - and those should be valued and understood.
Collaborative Communities work is naturally embedded in all aspects of the supports we offer at each level of implementation.
Collaborative Communities work is naturally embedded in all aspects of the supports we offer at each level of implementation.
A "starting" district is working to
A "starting" district is working to
establish an active digital footprint for community stakeholders to view district work.
identify areas of collaboration with local businesses.
establish a committee that leads/oversees community outreach.
A "spreading" district is working to
define points for community input in decision-making processes.
implement work-based learning.
send all students on field trips.
use expert speakers/collaborators in the classroom.
use panelists in the classroom.
work with community organizations to secure grants.
have community sponsors for district-wide events.
A "sustaining" district is working to
review their community engagement report annually.
work with local non-school leaders to make policy decisions in the best interest of their community.
For "starting" districts, we offer support with
For "starting" districts, we offer support with
empathy interviews and community mapping.
For "spreading" districts, we offer support with
For "spreading" districts, we offer support with
valuing reciprocal partnerships to provide vibrant learning experiences for all students.
For "sustaining" districts, we offer support with
For "sustaining" districts, we offer support with
implementing the Four Habits (reciprocity, inclusion, empathy, co-creation) to authentically engage with communities across the commonwealth.
Additional Supports Offered
Reach out to connect with the Regional Innovation Specialist in your area for support.
Reach out to connect with the Regional Innovation Specialist in your area for support.
See the map and contacts at the bottom of the "Connect with Us" page for RIS Team members by region and email addresses.
See the map and contacts at the bottom of the "Connect with Us" page for RIS Team members by region and email addresses.
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