Assignment:
Interview a school administrator, educator, or staff member regarding school and community relations and values.
Consider asking the following questions, along with other questions that you have developed:
- What are the community expectations for the school?
- How does the community provide feedback and support the school?
- What opportunities exist for volunteerism in the school? What conflicts have arisen or may arise in regard to volunteerism?
- What characterizes the trust of the community in the school?
- How does the school gain the support and trust of the community?
Write a 525 to 700 word reflection paper in which you address the following:
- Discuss the interviewee's responses.
- Describe your personal reaction to the responses.
- Suggest strategies for addressing community needs and values as an educator.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.