Residency 2 Discussion Prompt

DIRECTIONS

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP DOCTORAL PROGRAM

READING & REFLECTION: ALL ARE ATTACHED

Read Chapters 8-11 in Block, P. (2009). Community: The structure of belonging.

Read Chapters 3-4 in Purinton, T & Azcoitia C. (2016) Creating engagement between schools and their communities: Lessons from educational leaders.

Read USAA Corporate Information

Major Themes: Organizations & Corporations/ Community Schools and Community-Based Partnerships

Read Blytheville Case Study and make all notes or outline for discussion

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

One of the core precepts of community engagement is contextualization.

Each school or organization has its own particular make up.

Who are the stakeholder groups in your school or organization?

Whose voices are being heard?

Whose are not?

And does it matter?

Discuss your perspective on the current state of community engagement in your organization or school using the guiding questions above.