Partner: Best Practices
Please find below a few best practices that may help you as you navigate partnerships with Atlanta Public Schools.
Please find below a few best practices that may help you as you navigate partnerships with Atlanta Public Schools.
Grants
Grants
If pursuing a grant that will be implemented in one or more of our schools, we suggest:
- Contacting the Office of Partnerships & Development upon commencement of the grant proposal (Best Contact- Development Coordinator)
- Contacting the leadership team of the schools you would like to serve and get their support and approval before proceeding with the grant application.
- Working closely with the Partnerships Team & School Leadership to determine if the proposal addresses current needs and strategic goals.
- Requesting a letter of support to present to funders in order to verify collaboration with the Partnerships Team & School Leadership (See template here.)
Starting a Partnership
Starting a Partnership
- Complete the Partnership Interest Form with as much detail and as many specifics as possible.
- Review our "Ways to Engage with Schools" section to determine if you may be able to address some of the stated needs.
- Be prepared to share about the history and effectiveness of your program.
- Ready to move from interest to implementation? As you prepare to meet with a school leader to discuss the implementation of your programming, feel free to complete this implementation guide to help guide the conversation.
Getting Assistance
Getting Assistance
- For general or districtwide partnership or development questions, please contact Rachel Sprecher at rsprecher@atlanta.k12.ga.us.
- For help determining which schools may be a good fit for your programming or opportunities, please review our Ways to Engage page to learn more.
- For assistance with grant support and/or information on fundraising initiatives, please refer to our Donate page and our Request for Support page.
- And if you have questions about the department and if you are unsure of exactly whom to reach out to, please contact 404-802-2845.