Community Leadership: Proactive Community Engagement

Question 1

Schools should not be _______ ______ within a community. The school principal’s proactive engagement with the community can create invaluable connections that serve the community and school.

Answer 1

isolated islands

Question 2

Five Ways a Principal Can Be Proactive in Community Engagement:

Answer 2

1. Inviting the community to open house and other school events,
2. highlighting community events and achievements in school newsletters (10% highlighting non-school related info),
3. interactive with civic organizations,
4. attending community events that aren’t school-related,
5. using social media as a tool for authentic engagement.