I. Introduction

The Family Literacy Action Group
FLAG's partnerships project
About the partnerships manual

II. Overview of Family Literacy

Definitions
Rationale for family literacy
Family literacy as community development
Summary of research
Family literacy models

III. Definition and Rationale for Partnerships

What do we mean by "partnerships"?
Types of partnerships
Why are partnerships important?
Partnerships in education
Partnerships in family literacy
Concerns about partnerships

IV. Initial Steps in Creating Partnerships

Establishing a context: Reflecting on community needs and resources
Choosing a possible program model
Identifying needs and resources in your agency
Important considerations
Identifying potential partners
Preparing an information package
Contacting potential partners
Agency visits
Organizing an inter-agency meeting

V. Building and Maintaining a Partnership

Forming an advisory committee
Developing a shared vision and goals
Conducting a needs assessment
Developing a plan of action
Determining roles and responsibilities
Keeping partners informed
Problem solving
Renegotiating
Evaluation methods
Planning for improvement

VI. Barriers to Building Partnerships

VII. Key Characteristics of Successful Partnerships

Worksheets

A. Identifying community needs
B. Identifying needs and resources in your agency
C. Mapping the community

Appendices

A. Sample information sheet for potential partners
B. Sample action plan
C. Sample partnership agreement
D. Sample evaluation tool
E. Works cited and recommended resources