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  Building Partnerships

Three main components within the larger community contribute to a child's education and development: schools, out-of-school time programs, and families. Each has unique perspectives, strengths, and responsibilities. These three groups constitute the Triangle of Support for children's development and are the primary stakeholders in a student's education.

Triangle of Support
To maximize efforts in building a partnership infrastructure to support community-based science programs, seek common connections with other invested adults to create a Planning Group. Be sure to develop alliances with stakeholders within the Triangle of Support who demonstrate any one of the following characteristics:

Commitment to science education and student achievement
Expertise and experience in inquiry-based science
Awareness of science education reform efforts
Commitment to increasing family involvement in children's education

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