MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
SCHOOL LEVEL
To join the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS), each school must agree to fulfill the following requirements for developing a research-based, goal-oriented program of school, family, and community partnerships.
- Create or identify an Action Team for Partnerships (ATP) including educators, parents, and community members.
- Write an annual One-Year Action Plan for Partnerships linked to school improvement goals.
- Use the framework of Six Types of Involvement to select family and community involvement activities that create a welcoming climate of partnerships and contribute to student learning and development.
- Allocate an annual budget for the activities in the annual plan for partnerships.
- Allocate time for an initial One-Day Team Training Workshop, and at least one hour per month for the ATP to meet, plan, coordinate, and evaluate activities
- Complete an annual UPDATE survey to evaluate progress and to renew school membership in NNPS for the next school year.
- Send $200 to join NNPS for professional development on partnerships, and to receive the Handbook and other benefits
and services.
The annual renewal fee for schools is $200. RENEWAL FEES ARE WAIVED
FOR SCHOOLS THAT RETURN THE ANNUAL UPDATE SURVEY.
Invitation to join NNPS and School Membership Form.
Also see:
District Requirements
State Requirements
Organization and University Requirements
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