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Fairman\u003Cbr>Catharine Biddle\u003Cbr>Ming Tso Chien\u003Cbr>Follow this and additional works at: [https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/cepare_improvement](https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/cepare_improvement) |  |\n\nRecommended Citation  \nFairman, Janet C.; Biddle, Catharine; and Tso Chien, Ming, \"School-Community Partnerships in Maine\"(2021) . School Improvement. 29.  \n[https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/cepare_improvement/29](https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/cepare_improvement/29)  \nThis Report is brought to you for free and open access by the Center for Education Policy, Applied Research and Evaluation (CEPARE) at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in School Improvement by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [jessica.c.hovey@maine.edu](jessica.c.hovey@maine.edu).  \nSchool-Community Partnerships in Maine  \nPrepared by:  \nJanet C. Fairman, Ph.D.  \nCatharine C. Biddle, Ph.D.  \nMing Tso Chien  \nMay 2021  \nMaine Education Policy Research Institute University of Maine  \nOrono, Maine  \nPublished by the Maine Education Policy Research Institute in the College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine. This study was jointly funded by the Maine State Legislature, and the University of Maine System.  \nMEPRI was established to conduct nonpartisan studies on Maine education policy and the Maine public education system for the Maine Legislature.  \nStatements and opinions by the authors do not necessarily reflect a position or policy of the Maine Education Policy Research Institute, nor any ofits members, and no official endorsement by them should be inferred.  \nThe University of Maine System is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran's status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, phone 207.581.1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System) .  \nCopyright © 2021  \nCollege of Education and Human Development  \nUniversity of Maine, 5766 Shibles Hall, Orono, Maine 04469-5766 (207) 581-2475  \nA Member of the University of Maine System  \nTable of Contents  \nOverview of the Study ................................................................................................................................. i  \nIntroduction................................................................................................................................................. 1  \nBackground ................................................................................................................................................. 1  \nEmergence of the Community School Concept .................................................................................... 1  \nResearch on Community Schools .......................................................................................................... 2  \nSchool-Community Partnerships in Maine .......................................................................................... 3  \nMethodology ................................................................................................................................................ 5  \nDescription of the Cases ............................................................................................................................. 7  \nCalais ......................................................................................................","cbCaibx1VUcvmn60","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibx1VUcvmn60","pdf",544386,65,"English","# Overview of the Study\n# Introduction\n# Background\n## Emergence of the Community School Concept\n## Research on Community Schools\n# School-Community Partnerships in Maine\n# Methodology\n# Description of the Cases\n## Calais\n## RSU 25 (Bucksport)\n## MSAD 17 (Oxford Hills)\n## RSU 34 (Old Town)\n## Lewiston\n## Portland\n# Growing Partnerships through Pre-K Programs\n# Discussion of Findings\n## Factors Motivating Schools or Districts to Form Partnerships\n## Range of Programs and Services Provided through Partnerships\n## Partnerships Focusing on Health\n## Challenges in Forming or Sustaining Partnerships\n## Successful Strategies for Supporting Partnerships\n## Limitations of the Study\n# Conclusion and Implications","[{\"question\":\"What is the main focus of the report?\",\"answer\":\"The report focuses on school-community partnerships in Maine, explaining how community school concepts emerged and how partnerships operate across districts.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report study partnerships?\",\"answer\":\"It uses a defined methodology and describes multiple case studies, including districts such as Calais, Lewiston, and Portland, to document partnership structures and services.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in the findings?\",\"answer\":\"The findings address motivations for forming partnerships, the range of programs and services offered, health-related partnership efforts, challenges sustaining partnerships, and strategies that support success.\"}]","School-Community Partnerships in Maine - Prepared by Janet C. 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