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Writing an Effective Memorandum of Understanding for PreK Partnerships

Writing an Effective Memorandum of Understanding for PreK Partnerships. What is a Memorandum of Understanding?. Written articulation of an agreement between parties Outlines roles and responsibilities Identifies shared goals, resources and/or services.

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Writing an Effective Memorandum of Understanding for PreK Partnerships

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  1. Writing an Effective Memorandum of Understanding for PreK Partnerships

  2. What is a Memorandum of Understanding? • Written articulation of an agreement between parties • Outlines roles and responsibilities • Identifies shared goals, resources and/or services

  3. Sample MOU available:www5.esc13.net/schoolreadyteam/index.html

  4. The MOU Process • Encourages brainstorming • Helps partners anticipate issues/conflicts BEFORE they become problems • Changes the language from “my children” and “your children” to “our children”

  5. Key components • Program Description • Shared Mission Statement • Teacher/Instructional Model or Method • Teaching Schedule and Calendar • Curriculum • Professional Development • Children’s Progress Monitoring/Assessment

  6. Key Components, cont. • Physical Environment • Communication with Parents and Parent Involvement • Student Support and Supplementary Services • Management of the Collaboration

  7. When is the best time to write an MOU?

  8. THANK YOU Janice Esau, School Readiness Integration Specialist Janice.Esau@esc13.txed.net (512) 919-5183 Cathy Doggett, Early Childhood Specialist Cathy.Doggett@esc13.txed.net (512) 919-5286

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