This is a report commissioned by the DC Fund of New Schools Venture Fund. It profiles two charter-to-charter restarts and explores some of the challenges and lessons learned early in the process.
Green Dot Asset Mapping Community Profile
Green Dot uses this tool to identify a broad and comprehensive list of individuals who are important constituents of for school restart
Green Dot Community Engagement Process
This section from Green Dot’s High School Transformation Guidebook covers best practices for establishing an early presence with students and the community before the start of the year.
Call for New Quality Schools Supplement Overview Handout 2015
This simple two-page handout explains the new school approval process in Denver and highlights the various ways that community members can get involved with the process.
Denver Plan 2020 Strategic Plan
The Denver Plan 2020 is a five-year strategic plan that was formulated with extensive community input and engagement.
Camden Press Release Announcing Community Benefit Agreements in February 2016
The Camden City School District released this press announcement in February 2016 to communicate agreements between renaissance school (restart) operators and local community groups to expand the operators’ neighborhood-focused approach
Camden Neighborhood Meeting Presentation
This presentation was used by Camden City School District in March 2015 to communicate options that Camden is exploring to improve its lowest performing schools.
Reed Community Engagement Process Summary May 2014
This Louisiana Recovery School District (RSD) presentation summarizes the process of working with a New Orleans school community to determine the restart intervention strategy.
Baton Rouge Achievement Zone Community Engagement Process Summary Report Fall 2013
This Louisiana Recovery School District (RSD) presentation summarizes the activities of the Baton Rouge Achievement Zone Advisory Board (BRAZAB).