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Partnerships/Relationships Essential
When all stakeholders engage in strong partnerships, a wider variety of supports are available to develop the whole child.
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A. Develop relationships with a variety of partners including alumni, elected officials, businesses, and other educational organizations for the purpose of whole child advocacy.
A. Develop relationships with a variety of partners including alumni, elected officials, businesses, and other educational organizations for the purpose of whole child advocacy.
The 6 Shifts Needed for Better Family Engagement - "Don't Forget the Families," the infographic depicts "shifts that successful schools, organizations, & coalitions are making to develop key character strengths in youth by engaging families as partners.” https://www.search-institute.org/sites/default/files/b/6%20shifts%20in%20emphasis%20of%20(5)%20(2).pdf
Team Nutrition - an initiative of the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service that supports Child Nutrition Programs through training, technical assistance (support), nutrition education, and school and community support for healthy children. https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/team-nutrition
U of A Cooperative Extension Service (UAEX) Arkansas Food & Nutrition Resources- Offers resources to schools and communities on fitness and wellness in the scope of nutrition. Individual county extension offices are staffed with County Extension Agents who work one on one with schools and individuals. https://www.uaex.edu/health-living/food-nutrition/
School Nutrition Association (SNA) - The national organization of school nutrition professionals and Arkansas School Nutrition Association (ARSNA ) the state organization offer members access to nutrition education resources as well as academic scholarships. https://arsna.org/ and http://schoolnutrition.org/
The National Farm to School Network - An information, advocacy and networking center for communities working to bring local food sourcing, school gardens and food and agriculture education into schools. http://www.farmtoschool.org/ and Arkansas Farm to School Network http://www.farmtoschool.org/our-network/Arkansas
The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) - Offers education and training resources for School Nutrition Programs. https://theicn.org/school-nutrition-programs/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthy Schools - Works with states, school districts, communities and national partners to prevent chronic disease and promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents in schools. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/index.htm
Resource Roundup & Nutrition News - Regular publications from the Arkansas Department of Education Child Nutrition Unit with information about and for child nutrition professionals. http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/child-nutrition-unit/nutrition-news
New Mexico Health Equity Partnership - NMHEP uses a unique, multi-stakeholder statewide approach tailored to grassroots community assets and needs. This approach draws on the collective strengths of diverse partners and allies. Cross-sector relationships foster the leveraging of expertise and resources. Decisions are made collectively and transparently. The Partnership highly values cultural knowledge and engages communities by building on their assets to advocate for policy change. http://nmhep.org/
The Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD) - A growing movement that considers local assets as the primary building blocks of sustainable community development. Building on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, and the supportive functions of local institutions, asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future. https://resources.depaul.edu/abcd-institute/Pages/default.aspx
Joining Together to Create a Bold Vision for Next-Generation Family Engagement: Engaging Families to Transform Education - The document looks at what we have learned over the past 50 years of research and policy as well as the need for changes in mindsets. The paper identifies five promising, high-leverage areas that can serve as “building blocks” for the next generation of family engagement strategies. https://globalfrp.org/Articles/Joining-Together-to-Create-a-Bold-Vision-for-Next-Generation-Family-Engagement-Engaging-Families-to-Transform-Education
UA System Partners for Inclusive Communities - Partners achieves its mission by assessing the needs of individuals with disabilities, then addressing those needs through research, education, community service, training, technical assistance and collecting and sharing information. https://uofapartners.uark.edu/projects/
B. Support mentoring, modeling, engaging activities, and coordinating supports through a variety of partners including health, social service, law enforcement, non-profit, civic, and faith organizations, etc.
B. Support mentoring, modeling, engaging activities, and coordinating supports through a variety of partners including health, social service, law enforcement, non-profit, civic, and faith organizations, etc.
The Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD) - A growing movement that considers local assets as the primary building blocks of sustainable community development. Building on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, and the supportive functions of local institutions, asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future. https://resources.depaul.edu/abcd-institute/Pages/default.aspx
2019 Prevention Resource Guide - The 2019 Prevention Resource Guide is designed to help individuals and organizations in every community strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The Resource Guide focuses on protective factors that build on family strengths to foster healthy child and youth development. https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/resource-guide/
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C. Engage in workforce development, internships, and community service through business and industry partnerships.
C. Engage in workforce development, internships, and community service through business and industry partnerships.
Arkansas Department of Career Education (ADCE)- All divisions within the ADCE are focused on delivering industry-focused, demand-driven education and training.https://www.arcareereducation.org
The Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD) - A growing movement that considers local assets as the primary building blocks of sustainable community development. Building on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, and the supportive functions of local institutions, asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future. https://resources.depaul.edu/abcd-institute/Pages/default.aspx
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