Faqs

We get it. Not every opportunity or situation is a good match. It’s important that teachers and partners are open and honest with their availability and set clear expectations early in the [...]

There’s no standard time commitment required for activities organized through CommunityShare. The needs of each teacher and classroom are different. Some need a one-time guest speaker for an [...]

So, you’ve found an opportunity that fits for you, the community partner, and your students. What do you need to know and do to prepare for it? We put together some basic tips to help you prepare [...]

Glad you asked! Here are some suggested questions to start your conversation. Remember, you are co-planning this interaction together. You can – and should – voice your own ideas and [...]

Bringing diverse community partners into your classroom can support several of the Common Core anchor standards, such as “participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations [...]

We’re committed to helping you find ways to reduce costs and other barriers. When a community partner signs up on CommunityShare, we ask that they donate their time, if possible. Some might need [...]

There’s no standard time commitment required for activities organized through CommunityShare. It’s really all about what fits your needs as a teacher and the needs of your students. [...]

As we like to say on our team, “The only limit is your imagination!” Community Partners can do everything from giving one-time guest lectures, to hosting full-day field trips, to [...]

You bet! If you wear dual hats, we encourage you to make one profile as a teacher and another as a community partner. For example, you might work as a school teacher but also have a side career [...]

Yes!! CommunityShare is being built by the community for the community, so we need your help to build the network. Just send folks to the website and tell them to create a profile. Easy peasy!