Insights | Policymakers Build Bridges | Additional Resources about Community Dialogue from SEDL

Ashby, S., and Garza,C., and (2000). Building support for better schools: Seven steps for engaging parents and community members. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

Ashby, S., Garza,C., and Rivas, M. (1998). Public deliberation: A tool for connecting school reform and diversity. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

Belt, L. (2000). Making the connection: A guide to involving policymakers in a community dialogue on education. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

Belt, L. (2000). Making the most of the connection: A policymaker’s guide to participating in a community dialogue on education. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

Guzman, J. M. (1999, October). Speak up! Engaging policymakers with educators and communities in deliberative dialogue. Insights on Education Policy, Research, and Practice. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

Pollard, J. (Producer), & Fuentes, E. (Director). (1999). Calling the roll: Study circles for better schools [Video]. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.