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You are working for an organization such as a school district, charter management organization, a nonprofit education-related organization, a funder, or a government agency (the organization I choice was a public Elementary school).<\/p>\n

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Your organization has asked for your guidance and expertise in developing a new family engagement proposal for the organization\u00e2\u20ac\u201c they have had limited success in the past with engaging families.<\/div>\n
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For this assignment, choose a role that you will take on as the person asked to design the proposal (for instance, district leader, executive director, consultant, etc.), the type of organization, and the target audience for your strategy (see the chart below for examples). You are free to choose any geographic area you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like, but please identify your choice at the outset of your paper.<\/div>\n
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We encourage you to choose a context that will be relevant to your future professional goals.<\/div>\n
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The audience for the paper must reside within Bronfenbrenner\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mesosystem (not addressed to a child or student). Listed below are examples. Do not feel limited to just these.<\/p>\n

The proposal\/paper should outline your strategy, including the following key components:<\/b><\/div>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 The specific need you are seeking to address;<\/div>\n
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\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 The context;<\/div>\n
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\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Your two or three primary goals;<\/div>\n
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\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 The proposed actions that will help you achieve your goals;<\/div>\n
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\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 A rationale for your proposed actions that draws on the local context and materials from class such as existing research, theories, frameworks, effective practice strategies;<\/div>\n
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\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 The challenges you anticipate, and how your strategy will mitigate them<\/div>\n
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Elements of strong papers include:<\/b><\/div>\n
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1. Clarity regarding each of the required components of the proposal: the need, goals, actions, rationale, and how you will mitigate challenges. You should present a coherent and clear strategy that pulls each of the required elements together neatly. Be sure to identify your role, organization, and audience in the plan.<\/div>\n
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2. A limited scope. It is far better to write thoroughly about two or three well- defined goals than superficially about many.<\/div>\n
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3. A consistent framework. We strongly recommend that you use no more than two frameworks, theories, etc. to present the rationale and argument for the goals and strategies of your initiative. Again, be thorough but keep it simple. Important: Be sure to explain terms and frameworks from the course to your audience clearly and in user-friendly language. Remember, you a writing to an audience that has not taken the course.<\/div>\n
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4. Integration of learning from a variety of sources (for example, from readings, lectures, group discussions, experiential activities, previous experiences).<\/div>\n
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5. Effective writing. Your paper should be internally consistent and well organized. We will be concerned if a paper seems to say something on p. 7 that contradicts what was said on p. 5. Also, pay close attention to writing mechanics (grammar, spelling, typos). Use APA style.<\/div>\n
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6. Some creativity! Don’t be afraid to offer a unique solution to an existing challenge.<\/div>\n
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7. Time spent getting support and guidance from either the Teaching Team and\/or the Writing Center.<\/div>\n
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Rubric<\/b><\/div>\n

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1. Argument. A quality proposal will<\/b><\/div>\n

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offer a strong and compelling<\/b><\/div>\n

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argument. It will clearly articulate the<\/b><\/div>\n

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context, the need, the benefit, and<\/b><\/div>\n

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feasibility of your strategy. Each of<\/b><\/div>\n

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your strategy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s components will be<\/b><\/div>\n

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held together by a coherent vision for<\/b><\/div>\n

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a family engagement and partnership.<\/p>\n

2. Rationale. The rationale for your<\/b><\/div>\n


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proposal is well grounded in what you<\/b><\/div>\n

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have been learning in the course. The<\/b><\/div>\n

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rationale should:<\/b><\/div>\n

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a) Align the proposal with the<\/b><\/div>\n

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problem you are trying to solve and<\/b><\/div>\n

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the goals you are trying to reach.<\/b><\/div>\n

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b) Be grounded in frameworks from<\/b><\/div>\n

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class. Frameworks should ground the<\/b><\/div>\n

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strategy clearly rather than be<\/b><\/div>\n

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superimposed on the proposal.<\/b><\/div>\n

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c) Rely on research and evidence (Be<\/b><\/div>\n

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sure to use readings\/materials from the<\/b><\/div>\n

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class but feel free to augment with<\/b><\/div>\n

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outside readings\/materials, if<\/b><\/div>\n

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appropriate).<\/p>\n

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well organized and coherent. The<\/b><\/div>\n

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structure of your paper should be easy<\/b><\/div>\n

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for the reader to follow. The paper<\/b><\/div>\n

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must be written clearly for an<\/b><\/div>\n

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intelligent but na\u00c3\u00afve audience: key<\/b><\/div>\n

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concepts and details must be<\/b><\/div>\n

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explained. Papers should use APA<\/b><\/div>\n

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style and be proofread to avoid<\/b><\/div>\n

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careless mistakes (grammar, spelling,<\/b><\/div>\n

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typos, etc.).<\/b><\/div>\n

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4. Risk-Taking and Creativity We encourage you to be creative in your strategy design, and to push the boundaries of the field (and yourself!). This is a chance to try out new ideas.<\/b><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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