Open Partnerships

Families and communities partner in design and implementation of school social emotional vision.

Short Term Outcomes  

Families and community members…

  • Give and feel their input is sought by their school

  • Understand the work happening at the school level and included on design teams related to SED work

Educators and schools…

  • Create opportunities for families and community members to share their input and build awareness of the SED work happening at the school

  • Include a diverse array of family and community members on SED design teams

Medium Term Outcomes  

Families and community members…

  • Actively support and co-create the direction of the SED work taking place at the school level

Educators and schools…

  • Co-create structures with families and community members to consistently invite meaningful engagement related to the school’s SED work from a diverse array of families and community members  

  • See, value, and act upon opinions and feedback from families and community members  

Long Term Outcomes  

Families and community members…

  • Share decision-making authority with educators related to SED work 

  • Partner in design and implementation of SED vision 

Educators and schools…

  • Share decision-making authority on SED work with a diverse array of families and community members   

  • Co-create conditions for further co-education for parents and community members across the system  

  • Share learnings and approaches with other schools within their district to align practices system-wide 

Throughout the pandemic, Sheridan provided comprehensive supports for students and families including access to food, internet, and addiction services, in part due to the Implementation Acceleration opportunity provided to them through Youth Connections.