As schools launch their bold new plans for improvement, the Alliance Chapters unite parents, businesses, civic leaders and other citizens, in providing community support for change and active participation in the school reform process. All technical assistance and training is designed to help local citizens translate their visions of success for their children into reality. Is based on the needs of the community. Communities served by Alliance schools work closely with their schools identifying educational needs for incorporation in curricular and instructional development. Requires decision-making by community stakeholders.
Communities place a high value on children and their educational development.
Schools use participatory decision making methods and involve the community served, in developing strategic, action based plans for education. Requires a collaborative, professional climate within and among schools. The school climate encourages, and insures ample time for educators to reflect, plan and discuss teaching innovations and problems with colleagues. The school climate encourages administrators and staff to work collaboratively and to take collective responsibility for student progress. Supports the development of higher order thinking skills.