Establishing Relationships with Other Professionals

Abstract:: The goal of this module is to identify types of community involvement that have a positive impact on schools and the educational leader's role in establishing a relationship with other professionals in the community to further enhance this impact.

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The Importance of Public Relations

Abstract:: The goal of this module is for you to become aware of the importance of public relations in elementary and Secondary educational settings. Public Relations (PR) is, all too often, seen as something one gets involved in when something goes wrong. The fol

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Abstract:: The goal of our lesson in this module is to make you aware of the importance of the role of the leader (i.e., superintendent, principal, school/parent liaison, etc.) in community relationships. A major factor in the understanding of the role of the leader is an ability to come to terms with your philosophies, beliefs, and values associated with school and community relationships. In other words, you have to "know thyself" before you will be able to build the relationships necessary for successful school and community relationships.

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Abstract:: The goals of this unit are (1) to encourage school leaders to develop positive relationships with members of the print, audio, and visual media as part of building a positive communications program for their educational organizations, and (2) to familiarize leaders with tools they may use to communicate effectively with the media and public.