Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Community/School Relationships

EDUC 4957  Community/School Relationships

Hours:

36

Credits:

3

Description:

This course focuses on how to involve parents and community in the school improvement process. There is a requirement for school councils but less knowledge and agreement on how to work with them constructively. As an effective school leader, the vice-principal and principal need to be able to engage in effective advocacy, nurture collective understanding and agreement, deal constructively with disagreement, negotiate, and build collaborative relationships. There is an emphasis on creating and supporting volunteer organizations and accessing human and material support from the community.