Last Updated on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 5:01 AM
A community's engagement in schools is a way to focus public attention on the partnership necessary to bring every student to his or her fullest potential. Within the Kentucky Department of Education several initiatives and programs focus on engaging communities in the educational success of students. Among these are Community Education and 21st Century Community Learning Centers. Inherent in the success of these initiatives and programs is the involvement of communities and schools in partnerships. According to Larry Decker, C.S. Mott Professor at Florida Atlantic University, in Engaging Families & Communities, "the emerging trend is for community engagement to be localized and personalized…"
Community Education is one process that engages communities in creating successful education opportunities for all students, as well as opportunities to solve broader community issues. Partnerships provide a unique collaboration between communities and their schools.
Community EducationCommunity Education provides the necessary leadership to address learning opportunities for persons of all ages and needs, expand utilization of schools and other public facilities, engage citizens in planning and problem solving activities that address school/community concerns, and acquire more effective school/community/family partnerships. Community Education is an opportunity to rediscover community. ...
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Kentucky's 21st Century Community Learning CentersThe No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 recognizes that improved student achievement occurs when communities implement programs and strategies scientifically proven to be effective. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program is an essential part of this initiative. Many communities across the Commonwealth are working together with new energy ...
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