Multiple methods are used to gather information. The assessment process includes input from all partners. The assessment data is used to drive and design programs and activities. Needs assessments build on existing information and data collected by the community and the school. COZs create, promote, and maintain linkages among the school, families, and the community in order to support student success.
Families feel welcomed in the school.
COZ and school representatives participate in one another's policy-making groups. Teachers use the COZ to support children and families. The school and the COZ offer a range of opportunities for families to participate in the school, in their child's education and in school improvement planning. The COZ targets one school to maximize the impact of programs and services for the children and families in that school neighborhood. Scope of Services and Support Program Development and Coordination 4.