Course Description
This course provides a survey of the principle aspects of school community relations for aspiring or current educational leaders. Topics covered include an overview of the importance of school community communications, the role of the leader, communications with families, partnerships with the community, crisis communications, and evaluation of school community relations programs. This course will provide tools and resources for building a positive relationship with staff, parents, and the community at large.
Global Goals of the Course
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
1. Analyze the role of the leader in effective school community relations
2. Examine the legal and ethical aspects of a school community relations program
3. Assess the elements of effective internal, external, published, and electronic communication policies and plans of an educational institution
4. Evaluate the school population and community as part of a comprehensive school community relations program, according to the determined criteria
5. Develop press, media relations, and school community partnership plans that connect schools to families
6. Analyze a crisis communication plan for a school or school district
The course was great! The information was on point and the instructor was very supportive throughout the class.
I loved the enthusiasm the instructor brought to class every day, the overall course content, and the relevant assignments.
The professor was very knowledgeable and helpful about the content area and had so many great ideas that I plan on using with my class this year and beyond. I was surprised at how many resources there are for outdoor education and how beneficial it is to kids.