Partners in Education
Partners
*KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri's CW
University of Missouri Health Care
Voluntary Action Center
*Denotes Charter Partner
What is a Partner?
Community support in our schools is key to the success of our students. Columbia Public Schools’ Partners In Education joins a local business/community organization with an individual school, curriculum department, or grade level to build bridges between the world of business and the world of education. The program serves a five-fold purpose:
- To foster a better understanding of the public school system within the Columbia community;
- To strengthen and enhance the district's programs;
- To create a climate of involvement and interaction between organizations, businesses, and schools;
- To provide students opportunities to develop attitudes and skills that enhance their success in the world of work;
- To work with the Columbia School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
Partnerships are designed to be a long-term commitment. The program does not look for financial support for schools; rather, it enriches educational programs by tapping the human resources available in the community. A school day does not go by without meaningful Partners In Education activities enriching our district's curriculum. Each partnership identifies a PIE steering committee consisting of both school and business personnel. The steering committee meets monthly or quarterly and directs partnership activities. In addition, each partnership establishes a mission statement, objectives, and activities.
Through a mutual sharing of resources, partnerships strengthen our schools' programs, improve student achievement, and enhance our community's economic growth.
Friends
Highlights
Highlights
OCA staff works with CPS Fine Arts and art teachers across the district to help coordinate various projects.
Columbia Parks and Recreation and Columbia Public Schools have worked together for many years to improve playgrounds to serve the community.
Ann Warren, Commerce Bank liaison/director of the PIE program with Parkade Elementary for over 25 years.