ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Virginia Literacy Foundation, Excellence in Children's Early Language and Literacy (ExCELL)
ExCELL brings together families, communities, and early childhood educators to ensure that children receive enriched and coordinated learning opportunities to support the development of the early language and literacy skills that are predictive of reading success. 
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413 Stuart Circle, Suite 303, Richmond, Virginia 23235

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(804) 221-9727
501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization
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VLF/ExCELL has partnered with RPS since 2008 primarily working with RPS preschool - Head Start and VPI classrooms to support early language and literacy instruction (PD and coaching) and engage families. Since 2010, ExCELL has worked with Ginter Park/Mary Scott Annex, George Mason, Oak Grove, Westover Hills, Reid, Carver, and this year adding Cardinal Elementary School providing literacy supports (PD and coaching) for kindergarten and recently, first grade teachers. Family engagement is a strong component at each grade level. Since 2010, ExCELL has partnered with RPS to provide the Ocean Adventures transition to kindergarten program.

Partnership Profile
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cynthia Hutchinson
(804) 221-0727
Communities in Schools
Cardinal Elementary SchoolG.H. Reid Elementary SchoolGeorge W. Carver Elementary SchoolSummer Hill Preschool
PKK1
During school time (i.e.,when classes are in session)After school time (i.e., after normal school hours)Summer programming (i.e., June-August)
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, Dreams4RPS, is our guiding map and north star to achieve the goals laid out by our RPS community in over 170 community meetings in 2018. As a result, we are intentional about prioritizing partnerships that directly contribute to our Top 10 Goals over the next 5 years and our 5 Priority Areas. The next two sections provide an overview of the Strategic Plan and the specific Action Items which community partners can work with us to achieve. We ask that you please review the Strategic Plan before completing this form and indicate which Goals, Priority Areas, and Action Items are most relevant to your work. 
1) Achieve 100% full accreditation.2) Increase the graduation rate.3) Increase proficiency in writing, math, science, and SS.4) Increase Teacher Retention.5) Decrease proficiency gaps caused by inequity.
Priority 1: Exciting and Rigorous Teaching and LearningPriority 2: Skilled and Supported StaffPriority 3: Safe and Loving School CulturesPriority 4: Deep Partnership with Families and Community
1.1 - Passion4Learning1.2 - Literacy1.3 - Curriculum1.6 - English Language Learners1.8 - Early Childhood
2.4 - Professional Development2.5 - Equity and Inclusion
3.1 - Trauma Informed Practices3.3 - Whole Child Supports3.4 - Relationships3.6 - Joy3.7 - Classroom Management
4.3 - Welcome Center4.4 - Mentorship4.6 - Family academy
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English/Language ArtsESL/ELLEarly Childhood Education
If applicable/different than organization name. If not applicable, please repeat organization name.
VLF, ExCELL
ExCELL would like to offer professional development and coaching supports for evidenced-based language and literacy instruction for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade educators. ExCELL would also like to offer family engagement supports focused on children's early learning and development to promote improved literacy outcomes by third grade. Finally, ExCELL would like to offer a summer transition to kindergarten program, Ocean Adventures, to better prepare and bridge children and families from preschool to elementary school.
Yes
Cynthia Hutchinson
Program Director
(804) 221-0727
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
View, Edit, or Add School Partnerships
Cardinal Elementary SchoolG.H. Reid Elementary SchoolGeorge W. Carver Elementary SchoolSummer Hill Preschool
The information below is a copy of the information found in the most recent Partnership Inquiry Form associated with this partner. To view the original form, create a Letter of Support for any grant requests, or view all entries for this partner, click the link below.
 
General Information
Cynthia Hutchinson
(804) 221-9727
Partnership Details
Cardinal Elementary SchoolG.H. Reid Elementary SchoolJ.L. Francis Elementary SchoolSummer Hill Preschool
PKK1
During school time (i.e.,when classes are in session)Summer programming (i.e., June-August)
We would like to expand our current project, Together for Early School Success, to include JL Francis Elementary. We are currently with Summer Hill Preschool, Reid and Cardinal Elementary.
We have been provided an office and meeting space at Summer Hill Preschool Center.
No
I see that the profile says no to having an MOU but we did submit one in the fall. I thought this was finalized. However,  I have not ever received a final signed version of it.
No
Instructions
Partnership Process - Partner Inquiry Vetting

A key part of the community partnership process is to efficiently and effectively screen incoming partnership inquiries to ensure that strong potential partnerships are explored in a timely manner, and those that we are unable to engage in receive information as to why the decision is made. Pursuant to this, we have laid out the below process for vetting partnership inquiries.

To objectively evaluate the merit of each partnership inquiry we receive, please consider the following framework for evaluation, the purpose of which is to gauge whether the partnership is a mutual fit. We will evaluate partners along two dimensions: lift and impact. Lift refers to the amount of internal effort the partnership will take to launch and support. Impact refers to the potential this partnership has to make a difference in the daily experiences of our staff, families, and students.

Our goal is to engage in partnerships that maximize the impact on our schools, while minimizing the amount of time and resources required to make the partnership effective. As a result, we will evaluate partnerships as summarized below.

Step 2: RPS Lead Evaluation

To determine where in the Lift vs. Impact Matrix each prospective community partner falls, we will use a common rubric for all partnership screenings that evaluate along both criteria. Our scores will be inputted into a tracker, which will total the partner s score along all aspects of the rubric and determine the overall evaluation of the potential partnerships. Green partnerships will automatically enter into next steps, yellow partners will be considered for further discussion, and red partners will be tactfully declined.

When considering your evaluation of the lift of a given partner, consider these guiding questions:
- Does the partner appear to have sufficient capacity to meet the goals it identifies?
- If there is a request for financial support, is it the best use of available resources?
- Do we (RPS) have the necessary capacity to fully engage in this partnership at this time?

When considering your evaluation of the impact of a given partner, consider these guiding questions:
- Is there clear alignment between the partner s proposal and the RPS Strategic Plan or related priorities?
- Do we have existing partners providing similar services at as high or higher quality and at sufficient scale?
Partner Inquiry Vetting

Follow-Up Conversation
 

Lift Evaluation

Impact Evaluation

Overall Evaluation

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