This module is a tool that has been designed for tutoring programs and/or schools to use in
developing community partnerships and working with the media. It contains key preliminary
steps, tools, and resources to aid in building these alliances. The following materials will help
programs to: Define their short- and long-term goals, as well as identify the process of how to attain
those goals; Outline the details of the roles each partner will play in helping reach the overall educational
goals; Anticipate potential barriers along the way and how to respond; Identify strategies to evaluate the partnerships' success in meeting the planned goals (author)