Creating Engagement

In addition to the Citywide Conversations, there were several other ways that community members were engaged, including professional development sessions with high school faculty and staff, teacher focus groups, a teacher survey, parent coffees, and a community survey. Although we did not conduct student focus groups, another partner organization began to do so as we were concluding the strategic planning process.

More About Meetings and Surveys

key takeaways

  • Everyone at the table
    Everyone needs to have a seat at the table in order for an authentic, effective, and sustainable plan to emerge.