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COORDINATORS NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2017
Happy December. Just a reminder that we will have our next Community Schools National Forum, May 2nd - 4th. We would love to have a great coordinator representation there, so please make plans to attend. Also, brand new this year is a Leadership Award for Coordinators - please nominate deserving coordinators for this award!! 

As the holidays approach, we hope you find time to relax and rejuvenate! Happy Holidays!!
 
- Liz Thacker, Co-Chair for the Coordinator's Network


C OORDINATOR SPOTLIGHT

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Norwood Elementary Community School serves a diverse community representing nearly 20 countries. Hear how Jordan Frye, Norwood's Coordinator, creates an inclusive environment where all her students and families are supported, including her immigrant students and families,  in this month's Coordinator's Spotlight. 

OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

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Take advantage of early bird savings now!

**Pro Tip: We have travel discounts to Baltimore with airlines, car rentals, and Amtrak.  Find savings here!


Nominate an outstanding Coordinator, Superintendent, Initiative Leader, Teacher, Principal or Family and Community Advocate for the Community Schools Leadership Awards.


Check out the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's brief on "applying what we  know to what we  do " when supporting parents to ensure their child's success. 

Take a look at the Coalition's new communications toolkit on how to use storytelling to drive partnerships and advocacy. 


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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sincerely,

Your Co-Chairs,
 
Liz Thacker  
Site Resource Coordinator
Northwest Middle Community School
Knoxville, TN

Damion Morgan
Community Schools Director
Compass Youth Collaborative
Hartford, CT



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