![]() Support the coordinated arrangement of basic needs services including strong referral networks and follow upīy bringing more service providers, non-profit organizations, out-of-school providers, and other groups to the table, Promise Schools promote a community of sharing. Our team creates o pportunities for improved alignment and supports out-of-school providers to improve program quality.Ģ. Research shows that when school staff coordinate with out-of-school providers (such as summer programs or afterschool programs), out-of-school programs have a greater impact on a student’s academic success. Strengthen relationships between school day staff and out-of-school providers Increase Access to Out-Of-School Resourcesīy coordinating efforts and aligning after-school, summer, and service provider offerings with in-school curriculum, out-of-school programs can positively impact academic success.ġ. By conducting focus groups and training staff on home visits, schools can better engage the community that is representative of their school. We have found that the best way to get parents and families involved is to ask them how they would like to be involved. Meaningfully engage community members with lived experience (students and parents) We assist school leaders in assessing the student body, both as a whole and in segments, to determine the best ways to advance learning for everyone.ģ. Support schools in maintaining a focus on students and families most impacted by current systemsĮncouraging and advocating for schools to adopt the idea of “ Targeted Universalism” helps school staff come up with universal goals that impact all students while simultaneously giving targeted support to the students and families who need it most. They do this by having the Grassroots Leadership team host focus groups asking parents how they would like to be involved, finding ways to be more inclusive so caregivers and grandparents can participate, and bringing in native language speakers to help communicate with non-English speaking parents.Ģ. Our staff works with and supports schools in finding ways to get feedback and input from caregivers and parents of color, English language learners, low-income students, and other caregivers/parents who historically aren’t engaged in schools. Engage families to partner in school decisions, policies, and student learning ![]() Our staff provides financial support for innovative ideas that schools and community members generate to ensure more equitable outcomes across student groups.ġ. Provide resources for innovations that address opportunity gaps and improve education outcomes Our staff acts as a connector and catalyst we host meetings, discussions, and events to connect people and organizations who are doing whatever it takes for kids to find the right opportunities to flourish.Ĥ. Coordinate communities of practice for schools and partners to share and spread promising ideas Our staff, in keeping an eye out for wh at works to improve educational outcomes, collaborates with school districts and the Utah State Board of Education to promote changes in policies or practices that can accelerate equitable outcomes.ģ. Design and advocate for policies and practices that accelerate results for students and families Surface promising practices to inform innovationsīy keeping tabs on all things education – both locally and nationwide, as well as maintaining close relationships with schools, we work to share innovative ideas that are proven to work in addressing opportunity gaps.Ģ. T he Promise Partnership works with schools, school districts, and others to help close opp ortunity gaps and ensure that every student can thrive to their fullest potential.ġ. ![]() ![]() Students of color, multiple language learns, and those with fewer economic resources typically lag behind their white, more affluen t peers on educational outcomes. International Rescue Committee - Salt Lake Cityįind Innovative Ways to Close Opportunity Gaps The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsĭavis School District/ Davis Education Foundation Asian Association of Utah dba Refugee and Immigration Centerīoy Scouts of America - Crossroads of the West Council
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