Thus if you must miss a class, you will discuss with me ahead of time a way for you to create a similar collaborative experience with the content. Due to the short four week duration of classes and the fact that each class is approximately six hours in length, missing more than one class will likely result in an incomplete for the course. Attendance and participation including a written response at the beginning of each class to a prepared question on the reading assignment and a written response at the end of each class to a prepared question on the significant concepts discussed during that class period. A school or district written communication plan including one sample visual to share with the intended audience, e.g., brochure, web page, or other selected means of formal communication. A written analysis of the student's school community with citations from both the school and the community including the political, social, cultural, and economic factors and data that influence the school and school district.
All sites contain demographic data including populations and economic information.
Small group research on various methods for public engagement. There is a large body of information on methods for engaging families and community members in public education ranging from informal to formal. In groups of three-four, you will research one method that has successfully worked to improve student achievement. You will present the information in an interesting manner to the rest of class modeling how you might engage the public in supporting this method. Research will be required to determine the decision making process of the school district and community you choose.