Fall, 1999 No. 7 National Network of Partnership Schools
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Disney Learning Partnership Grant Will Expand and Improve the National Network
Disney Learning Partnership has launched a new program to support family and community connections with schools. In addition to its annual recognition of teachers and individual grants to schools for innovative teaching and learning programs, Disney Learning Partnership is collaborating with the Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University through a grant to expand and improve the National Network of Partnership Schools.
“This exciting work with Disney Learning Partnership will enable more states and large school districts to join the National Network,” said Center Director Joyce Epstein. “It means we will have the staff we need to guide a growing Network, and we will be able to develop many new products to assist all members.” The grant will be used to develop innovative communications including videos for team training, TIPS interactive homework materials and guidelines, interactive web site features, new awards to recognize strong leaders and excellent programs of partnership in schools, districts, and states across the country, and other activities.
The Network’s goal is capacity building. States, districts, and schools are assisted to use research-based results and field-tested products to develop, implement, evaluate, and continually improve their programs of partnership.
Laurie Lang, Senior Vice President of Disney Learning Partnership, said, “We are excited about supporting a national network that will help all schools, families, and communities work collaboratively to support students’ success in school.” The Network, too, is enthusiastic about the new grant that will enable states, districts, and schools across the country to reach out to inform and involve hundreds of thousands of families in their children’s education.
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