The leadership of Toledo Public Schools is grateful for the support of our TPS Proud partners. We
cannot move the needle of achievement higher without the support of strong
partners. We aim to strengthen the interventions our partners provide to our
students to maximize outcomes through a process called Partners with
Purpose.
Research indicates the importance of data-driven partnerships and
programming. In order for programs to have the biggest impact, they must
assess their role in skill development among participants while identifying
strengths and weaknesses. They must also demonstrate alignment between
their services and the needs of the community.
Through Partners with Purpose, our partners have been able to more clearly
communicate their impact. Additionally, the district has been able to identify
student successes, organizational best practices, availability of resources,
and gaps in services.
Partners with Purpose prepares TPS partners to engage in continuous
improvement planning, known in the district as the 5-Step Protocol to
Partnership. This process incorporates identification of a target population,
meaningful program design, clear outcomes and measures, and an
evaluation plan. The 5-Step Protocol is designed to ensure our students are
receiving the highest quality support for their academic, social, physical,
emotional, and behavioral development.
The mission of Partners with Purpose is to ensure meaningful and strategic
partnerships among TPS and participating organizations.
Since 2015, nearly 100 programs have successfully completed Partners
with Purpose. Learn more here: PwP 3.0 The revamped Partners with Purpose will launch soon.
This program is designed for partners who provide repeated and direct
programming to TPS students. It is mandatory for all programs
accessing (or hoping to access) district dollars, student level data, or
district technology.
For more information on Partners with Purpose, or to sign up for a future
cohort, email Gayle Lake, the district's community liaison.
Please read our Report to the Community