Fostering School and Community Connections
FOSTERING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The program seeks to build relationships with the schools that the children attend in order to complement the program and share information. Educators will:
- Initiate relationships with schools, be aware of and support school sponsored events
- Communicate with school personnel respectfully and in the best interest of children and families
- Share information regarding child guidance strategies to ensure that behaviour management strategies are consistent between the two entities (if approved by the family)
- Read the schools newsletter each month and post relevant information on the parent board
- Provide information on TOPP KIDS to share with their families
- Share information with schools in a way that reflects positively on the program and only with parental consent. Specific consent is required for any communication not covered by the Agreements Form.
- Encourage children’s understanding of and involvement in the broader community
- Share information with the school that improves the services provided by each
TOPP KIDS will:
- Provide children with opportunities to participate in recreation activities, community projects and special events
- Provide access to information and community resources to families when appropriate
- Initiate and establish relationships with community agencies and relevant professional groups
- Provide children with opportunity to identify projects or create clubs to support and to offer suggestions for their involvement with those organizations
The Program Coordinator/ Program Support Managers/ CEO may seek assistance of community agencies and resources to further the development and best practices of the organization.
Reminder about Representing TOPP KIDS
Educators should be aware that their interactions with community children and parents are representative of TOPP KIDS. As such, they should strive to maintain professionalism and be positive role models and ambassadors for our organization, keeping in mind that the community only sees a snapshot of our program.