The faith community is an integral part of the
entire community. This initiative identifies
organizations that will assist schools to achieve
specific goals and objectives. Faith-based
Partnerships promotes the collaboration and sharing
of educational resources and information between
faith-based, community groups, schools, and parents.
Additionally assessing, maintaining, and developing
relationships with faith-based organizations,
schools, the district and technical assistance
through existing partner agencies. We know that the
faith-based community is a very important support
system for many families. And we also know that when
families and communities work together with schools,
students succeed.
Vision
Improved academic performances of students as a
result of more engaged faith-based community
partners.
Mission
To improve and expand the opportunities, resources,
and partnerships with faith-based, community and
civic based organizations to more effectively serve
the students of Duval County.
Goals
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9 Major Faith-Based organizations
(FBO) matched with 9 Turn Around schools by
12/31
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Match at least 5 mentors from 50
FBO with students in turnaround schools
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Offer
FBOs
workshops, training opportunities, and services
to help build their capacity to serve Turn
Around Schools
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Develop and review
database of local area
FBOs
