OSOM also provides technical assistance to the school faculty and works with the whole school to develop a community engagement plan. OSOM staff meet regularly as a team and with school faculty and community members to review our program in each school community, to share strategies and lessons learned on student literacy, whole-school reform, and to discuss best practices for meeting school reform and youth development challenges. This reflective process helps us strengthen our local program as well as build a model for wider dissemination. In this way we are able to replicate successful strategies in our other partner schools. Students Benefit Students develop literacy and communication skills, practice critical thinking, exercise leadership, and receive personalized attention.
Students increase their interest and performance in school through relevant, engaging school work.
Students effectively communicate their spoken and written opinions, and have increased confidence in themselves as they discover their ability to make a difference. Schools and Communities Benefit Schools have greater resources for teaching and learning as they benefit from increased community involvement and support. Schools form mutually beneficial partnerships with the community to support the school's change efforts. Individuals, local merchants, and community organizations act on their beliefs about the education of local youth. All rights reserved.