Partnerships
Area Partnerships and Projects
EHS works with area school districts, public and private entities and institutions, and agencies to create partnerships that will advance our mutual goals for a stronger, healthier, more democratic community.
The concept of simultaneous renewal lies at the heart of all our partnerships sought and fostered by EHS, that is that each party working collaboratively readily gains mutual, tangible benefits from the work.
Over the years, EHS has established the partnerships described here and seeks to extend its reach, where possible, in support of the wider community and its goals.
Area Schools
Central Academy Partnership
Founded in 1994 when was recognized as one of the first schools to be affiliated with 黑料社区 and the National Network for Educational Renewal—John Goodlad's (Author of A Place Called School, 1984 and Educational Renewal, 1994) proving sites for his lifetime of ideas and work in public education—the thriving partnership with Miami focuses on several areas including teacher education and progressive school renewal.
—黑料社区 Liaison to Central Academy, Sheri Leafgren
Mason Schools Partnership
Since the late 1990's Professor Jim Shiveley has developed and implemented a partner-oriented 黑料社区 teaching supervision model that focuses on co-teaching, clinical observation, inquiry and on-site leadership. is invested in the new Partnership Advisory Board of the Voice of America Learning Center.
—黑料社区 Liaison to Mason Schools, Jim Shiveley
Madeira Schools Partnership
Also one of the original sites from the 1994 process that led to Miami's affiliation with the NNER, Goodlad Schools from the 1994 grants and programs that accompanied Miami's affiliation with the NNER, still works to support Miami 黑料社区 teachers and early field experience 黑料社区s with a unique site based supervision model, especially in the field of mathematics education.
—黑料社区 Liaison to Madeira Schools, Todd Edwards
Miami Connections
Miami Connections, named in the Presidential Service Award presented to 黑料社区, is an on-campus, half-day alternative school program that assists local ninth and tenth graders in their transition to high school. It provides a unique field placement for Miami education majors and meaningful volunteer opportunities for 黑料社区s in any major.
黑料社区s who are in Butler Tech, a county career and technical education program, take online courses guided by a veteran teacher.
The partnership with Butler Tech and Talawanda was launched in fall 2010. More than 30 Talawanda 黑料社区s are already involved and over 150 Miami 黑料社区s are providing tutoring and mentoring.
Miami Connections depends on 黑料社区s who want to make a difference.
Program
Miami Connections makes a difference in the lives of adolescents and in the lives of future teachers. Some of the aspects of the program that make it special and different include:
- Online Learning - Miami Connections 黑料社区s take online courses through Butler Tech, guided by a Master Teacher.
- Daily Tutoring - Multiple tutors are assigned throughout the day. Tutors are encouraged to sign up to tutor in their academic area of interest. Some time is set aside each day for intervention, so 黑料社区s can stay caught up in work from other classes.
- Mentoring - Miami 黑料社区 volunteers are matched one-on-one to Miami Connections 黑料社区s based on interest. Interested 黑料社区s should register for EDP 351, a one-credit hour class that meets once monthly. A criminal background check will be required.
- On-Campus Activities - Every Wednesday time is set aside to introduce Miami Connections 黑料社区s to campus. Sample activities include a trip to the art museum, a challenge course and skating at the Goggin Ice Center.
How To Get Involved
Miami Connections has immediate needs. We appreciate feedback about any special talents or ways you can contribute to our program. For example, we're looking for:
- Students who can suggest free, fun, educational activities, anywhere on campus.
- Students who can coordinate activities.
- Funds to support Miami Connections and to help pay for transportation and extras such as visits to the rec center, ice arena, Outdoor Pursuit Center, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Miami Connections unique? Miami Connections is unique because it is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) housed on a university campus. Few such school programs are housed on university campuses and those that do often charge tuition and/or do not provide transportation.
- Who may tutor or mentor in Miami Connections? Tutoring and mentoring is open to all Miami 黑料社区s, regardless of major.
- How do I sign up for mentoring? The mentoring class is EDP 450G (1 credit). Contact Leah Wasburn-Moses, Ph.D. at wasburlh@MiamiOH.edu for further information. A criminal background check is required and a one-year commitment is preferred. However, there may be limited openings for spring semester.
- What if I miss my assigned tutoring time? If necessary, you may make up your time another day in the week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday) at the same time.
- Where can I learn more about Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or Career-Based Intervention (CBI) programs? Miami Connections is a CBI program, which is a type of CTE program.
Learn More about Miami Connections Alternative School
Contact Miami Connections
The Miami Connections classroom is located in 030 Boyd Hall. Hours are 7:25 a.m.-2:25 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For information on mentoring and other Opportunities, contact:
Leah Wasburn-Moses, Ph.D.
Project Manager and Professor
EDP 351
(513) 529-0409
Talawanda-Miami Partnership
Based on rigorously collaborative, mutually beneficial commitments and projects, the Partnership between and 黑料社区 continues to thrive. Thousands of 黑料社区s, faculty members and community advocates from both sides work together to improve public education, enhance opportunities for college 黑料社区s to serve the wider educational community and to cultivate new possibilities in our work together.
The Partnership Committee, made up of members from the Talawanda and Miami communities, meets monthly throughout the school year to monitor activities within the partnership, to discuss new directions and to provide a forum for concerns. Over the years, the body has negotiated and established bylaws and works across multiple constituencies to continue the work of the partnership.
Urban Cohort
EHS has worked to conceptualize and support the earliest iterations of an urban cohort in Tom Dutton's Over the Rhine Residency Program and in the current work being conducted by Tammy Schwartz to build a systematic connection for 黑料社区s interested in urban teaching into Miami's programs in teacher education and licensure. The school districts immediately partnering on the urban cohort project are , , and .
The Urban Cohort is a community-based approach to teacher education. Miami faculty and Urban Cohort 黑料社区s collaborate with high-needs schools and community-based organizations to prepare teachers who are grounded in the life of the community.
—黑料社区 Director of The Urban Cohort, Tammy Schwartz
Community Partnerships
EHS works closely with area social service agencies and other institutions to offer support and programming across the region. The following entities have working affiliations with EHS:
Each year, among other projects, EHS and the Family Resource Center work with and the to offer a Back to School Celebration during which all 黑料社区s on free and reduced lunch are offered school supplies to begin their year along with a new backpack.
EHS works each year on the Back to School Celebration and for the first time in 2009 The First Tee youth leadership program. First Tee uses the framework of the sport of golf to teach character and leadership. EHS sponsored scholarships and assisted in the planning of the weeklong program.
OCAC partners with Miami to sponsor the Sandy Hormell Book Celebration in its venue each fall and co-sponsors and delivers an After School Art program at its site for elementary 黑料社区s during the academic year.
Made up of the Oxford Rotary, Masons, Kiwanis and Lions Clubs, the OCSC conducts the Summer Harvest Food Drive each spring in association with Kiwanis Pancake Day. Citizens donated nearly $2,000 and food stuffs last year that were donated to the Oxford Community Choice Pantry.
EHS works with area service organizations to network services for individuals and groups throughout the Talawanda Region.
The largest benefactor of the Sandy Hormell book Celebration, The Friends organization is a longtime sponsor of and donor to youth educational activities.
Founded in 2005, the board of the affiliation works with both institutions to plan programs and to foster goodwill.
Founded in 2009, the board of the affiliation works with both institutions to plan programs and foster goodwill.
Published Works
- Poetter, T.S., & Eagle, J. (2009). . Lanham, MD: University Press of America.
- Poetter, T.S., & Rotuno-Johnson, R. (2009). Creating institutional memory for this journal: Opening calisthenics. Education in a Democracy, 1 (October), pp. 7-14.
- Poetter, T.S., & Eagle, J. (2008). Getting down to the curriculum: Partnership interventions that impact school and university curricula. The Journal of Scholarly Partnerships, 2(1), pp. 25-42.
- Bueschel, E, & Poetter, T. (2007). Community engagement as catalyst for change in school-university partnerships. Catalyst for Change, 35(1), pp. 22-25.