This course presents research-based strategies to increase stakeholder engagement within the school community and with external partners. Students will identify and integrate external resources into the school community to support learning goals, develop plans to improve communication among stakeholders, and create policy and guidelines for using electronic communication tools. Students will evaluate existing guidebooks and written communications and make revisions to better meet the needs of all community members.
Identify research-based strategies for increasing stakeholder engagement.
Integrate external resources into the school community to support learning goals.
Develop resources to support effective communication among stakeholders.
Identify the potential outcomes of using electronic communication between stakeholders.
Throughout CSU Global’s courses principal candidates research, analyze, demonstrate and apply skills aligned with the Colorado Principal Quality Standards .Candidates reflected on curricular and instructional initiatives at their school and collaborated with their mentors to develop a performance challenge goal.
Represents: Establishment of communication standards for staff and strategies for building engagement with families.
Evidence of: Capacity to design and distribute a plan of action for staff to use in alignment with the school’s vision.
Represents: Knowledge and understanding of the value of building positive relationships between the school and family.
Evidence of: Knowledge of evidence-based strategies that schools can use to foster a sense of belonging and community through culturally responsive practices.
Represents: A Comprehensive list of resources/structures designed to support family and community engagement
Evidence of: Ability to compile and synthesize resources for use by stakeholders in implementing school expectations and processes.
Represents: Synthesis of key elements of school processes and structures into an accessible communication tool that can be easily shared with stakeholders.
Evidence of: Knowledge that a leader needs to take an active role in sustaining and promoting a strong climate, culture and the school environment that is welcoming, orderly and safe for all.
Represents: Collaboration with school and community stakeholders to promote opportunities for and awareness of post-secondary opportunities.
Evidence of: Leadership and planning capabilities within the community to support students and families.
Represents: In depth analysis of how to support students and families through collaboration and coordination with outside agencies.
Evidence of: Understanding the school leaders’ role in coordinating wraparound services and connecting families to the community to support academic success and opportunity.