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 $100 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 $100, but RENEWAL FEES ARE WAIVED FOR SCHOOLS THAT RETURN THE ANNUAL UPDATE SURVEY.

Request an invitation to join NNPS and School Membership Form.

Also see:
District Requirements
State Requirements
Organization and University Requirements

• Join NNPS
• Member Benefits
• Membership Requirements
• Membership Forms
• What Leaders Say About NNPS

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