The College of Education announces the final dissertation defense of

LaWanda Clark

for the degree of Doctor of Education

June 30, 2016 at 10:00 am in 123, Ball Hall

Major Advisor: Reginald L. Green, EdD

A CASE STUDY THAT EXAMINES THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SETTINGS IN WEST TENNESSEE

ABSTRACT: The need to involve community in the educational process, to offer services that make students successful, and to have these services within the school building are all critical aspects of the community school model (Dryfoos et al., 1994). There is a lack of current awareness on the processes and outcome of the school and community partnership. More was accomplished when schools, families and communities work together to promote and improve schools (Epstein, 2010). This case study examined the processes and outcomes of the community school model in an elementary school setting.