This stage is characterized by a group of educators and parents who are working together in a partnership dedicated to improved student learning.  

There is a high degree of trust and confidence in one another, and a high level of understanding of the various kinds of parental and community involvement that leads to improved student learning.

There is focus and a clear sense of direction for the School Council.  

There are 

• Individuals and teams working to lead programs dedicated to improved parenting 
• Good two-way communications between home and school 
• Quality volunteering programs, featuring training and meaningful activities for volunteers to conduct  
• Social events which provide opportunities for many parents to attend the school on occasion, whether it be for student performances, informal meet-the-teacher nights or something else 
• Clear goals and purposes for fundraising
• Homework assignments that are managed cooperatively between home and school.  Parents understand their role in supporting (but not doing) the completion of homework  
• Advice to the Principal is informed and focused.  
• Community resources are tapped on occasion for the benefit of the students.  

Challenges

The key challenge a group of this nature faces is maintaining a steady influx of new volunteers to ensure the continued viability of the strong partnership program. Leadership of such programs needs to be shared so that, if one or two key people leave the school, the programs can sustain themselves.

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