Within this curriculum, there are four distinct partners, all of whom play an important role. These partners include the industry, the school, post-secondary institutions, and the student. It is important that information about the curriculum be given to each of the partners. The partners must have the opportunity to ask questions and respond to the information presented about the curriculum. It is through this contact, that the curriculum can be adapted to fit the needs of all of the partners involved.
Personal contact is the best approach to building partnerships.
This can be done by making a presentation to colleagues within the school, to the student body, to school board members, to parents, and to local business. It is important to outline the curriculum and the benefits and responsibilities, to each of the partners. The Common Essential Learnings are being incorporated throughout all Practical and Applied Arts courses of study.