REGIONAL SPOTLIGHTRegion 8 – Standard 5: Partnerships

Parterships

Communication w/ Parents and larger community Websites (providing “FAQ” section) Parent Newsletters (providing links to

website) Remind 101 (McDowell) – via text

messaging ConnectEd messages

Partnerships

Involvement of Higher Education Institutions UNCA WCU – research studies, participate on Advisory

Board (Asheville City) Parental Involvement

McDowell County – E3 Spotlight Macon County - Parent Nights (curriculum nights,

“Parent University” nights, project based work – “Poetry Slam”, “Fun Friday” activities )

Asheville City – newly revised Parent (and student) Transition meetings, AIG Parent University (middle school)

Partnerships

Collaboration with other “gifted experts” in the field Pockets of Excellence Tour – research

excellent practices and strategic visit those districts

Collaboration meetings with other certified support staff – like the Literacy Coaches, Instructional Technology Facilitators, and vertically teaming with other AIG Specialists across the district (elementary meeting with middle school) – in a PLC environment.

Partnerships

Involvement of Community members Jackson County -- Participation w/ state-

wide “mock trials” through participation w/ local attorneys

Asheville City - - Partnering w/ local business alliance to provide internships and mentorship opportunities for students (especially underserved populations)

Madison County – partnering w/ local “Communities in Schools”

Partnerships

Asheville City All stakeholders

involved – district administration, school administration, teachers, certified support staff (counselors, social workers, psychologists), parents, and STUDENTS.

Purpose Reflection &

Advocacy Quarterly meetings Standard groups –

focus on particular concerns of each standard and report to larger group

Advisory Boards Function…

Partnerships: Next steps/ concerns

Many districts interested in PAGE chapter or other group.

Further involvement of students (through focus groups and surveys to determine needs and appropriate direction w/ new partnerships)