Lesson 2: Relationship Building

Lesson Overview: Effective communication and relationship building is key to the work of the School Liaison in ensuring the needs of military-connected students are met. This lesson provides School Liaisons with an understanding of the critical stakeholders and provides targeted strategies and suggested actions for building effective relationships.

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Learning Objectives: Upon completing this lesson, School Liaisons will be able to:

Identify important school, district, community, and installation stakeholders that are key to meeting the goals of the School Liaison.
Identify ways in which to communicate effectively and productively with different audiences such as school officials, parents, and community representatives.
Identify ways in which to inform key school and community stakeholder groups about the unique needs of military-connected children.
Determine and implement strategies for supporting and/or strengthening programs such as Partners in Education (PIE), Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Adopt-a-School.
Work on identifying and strengthening installation-school Local Action Plans and Memoranda of Understanding.
Develop action plans for schools and build community understanding about meeting the needs of military-connected students.
Identify and explain best-practice examples from various installations and various School Liaisons on relationship building with local school and community.

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