
Spring, 1999 No. 6 National Network of Partnership Schools

Web Site Developments
www.partnershipschools.org
The web site for the National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) is always "under construction" to provide useful information to members about partnership program development. Since Fall 1998, we have added several new features. Members may explore new ideas on the Networks web site before writing the next One-Year Action Plan for the 1999-2000 school year.SEARCHUse this search engine to scan the NNPS web site, including back issues of Type 2, for pages containing specific words or phrases. Interested in Type 3Volunteering practices? Type in "volunteer" and see what happens!
WHATS NEWClick here for links to recent web site updates and additions. Visit often for a quick reference to the latest web site developments.
BULLETIN BOARDChat with others in NNPS to discuss school-family-community partnership program development. Share ideas and questions with members and others interested in building excellent partnership programs and practices to reach school goals.
IN THE SPOTLIGHTSee what members are doing to build school-family-community partnerships in Promising Partnership Practices1998, a collection of over 35 school, district, and state examples of successful school-family-community partnership activities.
PUBLICATIONSView lists of publications from the Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships. The lists of research articles and materials may be printed and used as order forms. Credit card payment options have been added.
MEMBERSHIPClick here for updated membership requirements. Schools, districts, and states can request forms to join the Network with the Membership button.
Q & ARead the new frequently asked questions on many topics puzzling Network members. Some questions were asked by members on the 98 UPDATE surveys. Many questions are answered with information from Type 2 newsletters, the collection of Promising Partnership Practices1998, and the Networks Handbook. Find answers to questions that are puzzling you, or submit your own questions to Network staff in Q & A.
MEMBER SERVICESSee the Partnership Schools t-shirts, mugs, and pens that may be purchased to reward and recognize the hard work of Action Team members, leaders, and other active participants in your partnership program.
LINKSVisit the Network Member Sites page to see what other states, districts, and schools in the Network are doing on location. Also, connect to other web sites of organizations and agencies that focus on school, family, and community partnerships.