Appropriate governance structures must be in place. The full service school is a highly complex organization, requiring the development of joint action plans and coordination and monitoring of many separate program components. It must allow for overall planning and oversight and implementation committees whose roles and responsibilities are carefully delineated. A non-profit umbrella society is often part of the governance structure. An emphasis on community involvement ensures the school will be more successful tapping support and resources.
Grants are often contingent upon collaboratively developed proposals.
Teacher support is gained by involving them in planning and needs assessment from the beginning, and clarifying what and how materials and spaces will be shared. Programs should be structured to assist teachers rather than add to their load. Establish on-going dialogue between regular and extended program staff, a system for constant assessment, sharing, and quick airing of grievances. Selecting valid indicators of success and collecting ample evidence is the key to program quality and maintaining support for full service schools. Monitoring can include gains in attendance, graduation rates, and test scores.