Designing Community Partnerships to Expand Student Learning: A Toolki

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Introduction 6 Reimagining Talent to Expand Learning Step One: Refine Your School’s Expanded Learning Time Vision Step Two: Hire a Community Partner Coordinator Step Three: Find Community Partners and Volunteers — Recruiting the Right People Step Four: Secure the Relationships Step Five: Recruit Volunteers Step Six: Onboard Your Community Partners and Volunteers Step Seven: Continually Communicate with All Stakeholders 11 Evaluating Impact: How Are You Doing? Establish Goals and Targets Survey Students and Families Survey Community Partners, Volunteers, and Staff 12 Innovative Approaches to Funding Sustainable Programs Designing a Funding Plan Making Funds Work for Your School 15 Promising Practices 17 Appendices Community Partner Program Student Surveys Prescreening Questions for Potential Community Partners Prompt Payment Checklist for Community Partners Check-In Agenda for School Community Partner Coordinator and Community Partner Staff Volunteer Code of Conduct Volunteer Opportunity Sign-up Sheet What it Takes to be an Effective Community Partner Coordinator Checklist for Partner Memoranda of Understanding Communication and Collaboration Growth Chart Sample Community Partner and Volunteer Handbook Community Partner Training Agenda Community Partnership Agreement Sample Invoice Incorporating a Volunteer Into Your Classroom Questions for Potential Community Partners/ Volunteers Invoicing Procedures Sample Volunteer Opportunities Flier Questions for Post-session Meeting with Community Partners Shared Learning Space Agreement Budget Template Designing Community Partnerships to Expand Student Learning: A Toolkit — coloradoedinitiative.org 3

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