Resources
Resources are ordered by the date they were added with the most recent additions first. The U.S. Department of Education, Promise Neighborhoods sites, and key technical assistance partners have produced written guidance, videos, webinars, and hands-on tools on how to launch and manage a successful cradle-to-career pipeline of services and supports for early learners, students, and families in economically distressed communities.
Impact in Place: A progress report on the Department of Education's Place-Based Strategy
This report looks as the Department of Education's progress in adopting place-based strategies. It looks at six elements identified as critical to the implementation of a successful place-based program: 1) Engage the Community Through Asset Mapping and a Needs Assessment; 2) Focus on Clear Results...
The Promise of Promise Neighborhoods: Beyond Good Intentions
In this presentation, former Secretary Arne Duncan makes remarks at the Harlem Children's Zone Conference and discusses Harlem Children's Zone and other examples that would fit the Promise Neighborhood model.
A Guide to Setting Up Congressional Site Visits
This fact sheet guides PNs through scheduling and meeting with Congress members to display the impact of the PN. It provides step-by-step instructions for before, during, and after the visit.
Promise Neighborhoods Federal Policy Webinar
This webinar presents information on federal and state legislation and policies that afect Promise Neighborhood implementation and sustainability. It also provides information on what sites can do to interact with their local officials.
Leveraging Policy Advocacy to Keep Students Healthy
This webinar shares the essence of using policy advocacy to achieve healthy nutrition and active living in PN students. St. Paul PN spotlight on efforts to achieve and sustain PN results through strong partnerships
Sustaining Promise Neighborhoods through Policy and Systems Change
In this presentation, St. Paul Promise Neighborhood shares the influence of parents and partners on public decisionmaking. It shows how a coalition was able to advocate and drive legislation.
Sustaining Community Revitalization: A Tool for Preparing Budgets for Promise Neighborhood Initiatives
This report shares how Promise Neighborhood sites can plan and map out fiscal needs, gaps in funding, and funding and financing strategies. It provides tools and guidance for thinking through costs of different components of an initiative.
Promise Neighborhood Investment Readiness Criteria
This fact sheet detailis PNI's efforts to attract more investment to the initiative. It outlines criteria essential for being a network member.
Learn About Your Neighborhood: Uncover the Strengths and Challenges
This brief provides tips on exploring the strengths and challenges facing your neighborhood through consulting with residents and community groups and planning how to build out solutions based on this information.
Beyond Lessons in the Field: Community Engagement in Promise Neighborhoods
This fact sheet details information on bulding strong leadership for supported, respectful, long-lasting community engagement and partnerships in Promise Neighborhoods.