Transforming Schools into Community Learning Centers

This book shows how schools can provide services to all members of the community, not just to children of school age. It also demonstrates how a school's instructional program and facilities can include community resources.

Steve Parson is Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Tech. He heads an initiative to develop an Urban Institute for Partnership Development with the National Association of Partners in Education, the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education, Columbia University, and Virginia Tech.Formerly a Mott Intern with the Western Michigan University Community Education Leadership Program, he has served as president of the National Community Association. He is also a consultant and trainer in the field of community education, educational partnerships and educational reform. Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Transforming Our Schools; Chapter 2 Community Learning Centers; Chapter 3 Sharing the Power; Chapter 4 Partnerships with Families; Chapter 5 Teaching and Learning with the Community; Chapter 6 Community Technology Centers; Chapter 7 The Collaborating Community; Chapter 8 Developing Community; Chapter 9 Year-Round Scheduling; Chapter 10 Family Literacy and Lifelong Learning; Chapter 11 Leadership in the Community Learning Center;