In working to support youth success there often exists a gap between schools, families and communities that could be bridged by creating partnerships among members of these groups. This effective practice presents the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory's resource and training manual Planning for Youth Success (December, 2001) that helps schools launch partnerships (or strengthen existing ones) among parents, community members, school staff, and students as they plan a project to achieve a shared goal while supporting youth development.

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