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In-Depth Case Studies
The key questions and strategies mentioned in the lists above span all types of partnerships regardless of the size, scope, or entities involved. The work group identified several case studies that illustrate some of the partnership configurations that show real experiences and efforts.
Case studies provide a starting point for investigations and discussions that will lead states to examine and critique existing relationships and hopefully, to avoid pitfalls and problems shared by others who have undertaken partnering efforts before. The premise of the case studies, when linked with the strategies and key questions matrix, is to provide concrete tools to assist state leaders in building partnerships.
Ensuring State Initiatives Use Technology to Enhance Their Programs
New Mexico's Technology Office has successfully partnered with their Reading First Office to ensure that technology is being used effectively in the state's high-profile initiative to assure students read well by the end of grade three. In the attached illustration of the Reading First program, the four pillars of assessment, professional development, leadership, and evaluation are supported by an internal partnership within New Mexico's Department of Education to enhance the success of this endeavor.
New Mexico's Reading First
Organizing a Flexible and Efficient Partnership with Diverse Entities
South Dakota's MAPLE Project includes more than 19 diverse educational entities. They have created a structure illustrated in the following case study that helps clarify the organizations mission and goals, represents all stake-holder interests, provides flexibility, and ensures accountability from its partners.
South Dakota's MAPLE Organization
Partnering with Corporations, Foundations and Non-Profits
Louisiana worked with their public broadcasting agency (LPB) and a video content company to bring digital video resources to every school in their state. Funding the program by leasing space to the Football Network, LPB sought help from the video streaming company to support the partnership with marketing, customer service, and training for teachers.
Louisiana Public Broadcasting Agency Video Streaming Project
Working Across State Agencies for Systemic Change
Virginia formed their Virginia Educational Technology Alliance (VETA) to use economies of scale and division of labor to more effectively infuse technology throughout the teaching and learning process.
Virginia case study on VETA
Leadership and the Vision for Systemic Change Allow for Innovative Partnerships
Former Maine Governor, Angus King and Henrico County's Mark A. Edwards fervently fought to implement a one-to-one laptop initiative within their states which have been getting high marks from students, parents and teachers-and has created innovative models for other states and school districts to follow.
eSchool News article on Maine Laptop Initiative
School Administrator Web Edition article on Henrico County
Being Creative!
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) initiated several public/private partnerships that involved the development of instructional materials. In every case, the FLDOE provided funds to cover part of the development costs, usually around half of the total required. In return, Florida schools received a discount on the cost of the product and, when the product was sold to schools outside the state, Florida received royalties from the sales.
Florida Co-Development Case Study
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