EDUC 678 - School Community Relations

Credits: 3

The course will offer both theoretical and applied models and methods for connecting schools with a larger community. A prerequisite to creating those connections is to build community within the school itself. Thus the pedagogy of the course will model opportunities for small and large group conversations and responsibilities to foster a class community. The course offers exposure to the field of school and community relations as part of the preparatory program for educational administration. It will emphasize public relations methods (technically), issues of concern (ethically) to communities, and the value for diversity in a community. Special topics that apply across levels will be identified including discipline issues; school culture; safety and security; extracurricular activities; and developing relationships with all employee groups, parents, students, businesses, and the community.

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