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Obtain and share key contact information for
school and partner staff members.
Track student attendance through the
schoolwide system.
Discuss attendance, attendance issues, and
shared outreach efforts.
Provide school with 21st century community
learning center student attendance.
Provide school (in advance, when possible)
with any staff absences or substitution needs.
Share school calendars and bell schedules.
Communicate any schedule changes at the
beginning of each month and send reminders
the week before.
Use available classroom paraprofessionals
in partner classrooms to ensure a safe and
enjoyable learning environment for students.
Have a written space-sharing agreement and
review it before each new enrichment session
begins. Make sure teachers see this agreement
as well.
Create a plan for shared resources and
fundraising.
Provide the school with a list of materials,
space, and additional personnel
needed in advance.
Create a shared plan for student recruitment
and parent outreach.
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