{"id":8816,"date":"2025-04-06T07:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T11:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/?page_id=8816"},"modified":"2025-12-24T14:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T19:29:21","slug":"demo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1722347926694{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-color: #0b315b !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Strategic Partnerships&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:42px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:48px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; 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add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Home&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;backontrackhome&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1722369208743{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Office of Strategic Partnerships helps foster trusting and purposeful relationships between schools, District offices, and partner organizations to build school communities where students thrive.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>We do this by:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Gathering data from school leaders to align and grow partnerships based on school needs and District priorities<\/li>\n<li>Clarifying and streamlining processes to support sustainable partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Providing professional development to strengthen school-based partnership coordination<\/li>\n<li>Offering guidance and resources to help partner organizations advance equity and anti-racism<\/li>\n<li>Connecting District offices and partners to align programs with academic priorities such as Arts and STEM<\/li>\n<li>Through this work, we promote equity, improve access to high-quality programs, and ensure partnerships are responsive to the needs of our schools and students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3>Quicklinks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1WPNPyiFpqkCgLk48iCl2F8NV0uPcNEzP?usp=drive_link\">Biennial Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Newsletter&#8221; 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Find out if you\u2019re eligible and get helpful tips for starting a partnership with one or more District schools.<\/p>\n<p>If your program matches our definition of what it means to be a partner and you are interested in establishing a new partnership with one or more District schools, the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IH8nhhlforaVPu1Lxi02wvKIYiVyBf9jH6VTHqNQhs0\/edit?usp=sharing\">School Partnerships Guide<\/a>, which contains information about relevant policies and procedures, is a great place to start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:partnerships@philasd.org\">partnerships@philasd.org<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Criteria &amp; Guides&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-file-lines&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749506067102{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#3AAB48&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Partner Criteria&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744217766996{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<div>\n<div>\n<h5><strong>Partners are:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Formal entities (non-profit organizations, private corporations, government agencies, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Fully funded<\/li>\n<li>At\u00a0<strong>no cost<\/strong>\u00a0to the School District of Philadelphia or its schools<\/li>\n<li>Providing high-quality and ready-to-implement programs\/services on a\u00a0<strong>recurring basis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Providing programs\/services that are<strong>\u00a0school-based<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h5><strong>Partners are not:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at a school, please review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/face\/volunteer\/\">Office of Family and Community Engagement<\/a>\u2018s volunteer process)<\/li>\n<li>Organizations who charge the District or schools for their programs\/services<\/li>\n<li>Organizations seeking funding for their programs\/services<\/li>\n<li>Organizations providing infrequent services or one-time, pop-up events<\/li>\n<li>Researchers not associated with School Partner programs or services. If you are interested in research opportunities, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/research\/\">Office of Research and Evaluation<\/a>\u2019s site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Identifying Schools for a School-Based Partnership&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119392322{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Follow the steps below if you are interested in receiving our help to identify potential District schools to be matched with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the definition of Partner under\u00a0Partner Criteria above to ensure you meet the criteria.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/KBxpjjZrshTzjcVP8\">School Match Form<\/a>\u00a0to tell us more about your program and capacity to expand.<\/li>\n<li>An OSP staff member will be in touch with you to discuss next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our office is willing and able to help you identify potential partner schools and help you connect with those schools. This process may include sharing your program materials with other program offices who are responsible for reviewing curriculum for specific subject areas (e.g. STEAM, arts, literacy, etc.).[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Formalize Partnership \/ Complete Compliance Requirements&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749491612444{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Becoming an Approved School Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you have received approval from a school principal to proceed with a school-based, ongoing partnership, there are several processes that must be completed to ensure that your program is compliant with the School District of Philadelphia\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n<p>All partner programs operating in School District of Philadelphia (\u201cthe District\u201d) schools must have a fully executed legal agreement in place with the District covering their work in schools. Recurring, school-based partner programs can efficiently satisfy that requirement by completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/#spa\">School Partner Agreement (SPA) process<\/a>, which includes the submission of insurance and clearances.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Looking to Partner with a School?&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:center|color:%230b315b|line_height:21px&#8221; h2_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; h4=&#8221;Use this form to request our help connecting with a school.&#8221; h4_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16px|text_align:center|color:%230b315b|line_height:20px&#8221; h4_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Submit a Request&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;custom&#8221; btn_custom_background=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243; btn_custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;top&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-handshake-angle&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h4=&#8221;true&#8221; i_on_border=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fphilasd.jotform.com%2F252534220349048&#8243;][\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=&#8221;School Partnerships Guide&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:center|color:%230b315b|line_height:21px&#8221; h2_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; h4=&#8221;Learn more about guidelines and requirements&#8221; h4_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16px|text_align:center|color:%230b315b|line_height:20px&#8221; h4_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;View Guide&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;custom&#8221; btn_custom_background=&#8221;#47AAD8&#8243; btn_custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;top&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-compass&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h4=&#8221;true&#8221; i_on_border=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#47AAD8&#8243; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1IH8nhhlforaVPu1Lxi02wvKIYiVyBf9jH6VTHqNQhs0%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&#8221;][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-regular fa-handshake&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Become a Corporate Partner&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;corpsupport&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119426137{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749506160118{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>Become a Corporate Partner<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]OSP partners with corporations, foundations, and other larger organizations to make <strong>equitable investments<\/strong> in the School District of Philadelphia. We connect organizations directly with public schools to create <strong>impactful partnerships that meet school needs<\/strong>. Corporate and foundation partners volunteer their time, provide donations (monetary and in-kind), and apply their skills to help <strong>infuse a variety of resources into school communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To inquire about creating a partnership that fits your social impact goals and aligns with school needs, please contact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anjela Alvarado<\/strong>, MSW, Assistant Director, <a href=\"mailto:aalvarado@philasd.org\">aalvarado@philasd.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Leah Hood<\/strong>, Partnerships Coordinator, <a href=\"mailto:lhood@philasd.org\">lhood@philasd.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;School Partnership Ideas for Businesses&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-regular fa-lightbulb&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744218661171{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; 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add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;School Partner Agreement (SPA)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;spa&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119426137{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749506172045{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>School Partner Agreement (SPA)<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]All partner programs operating in School District of Philadelphia (\u201cthe District\u201d) schools\u00a0<strong>must have a fully-executed legal agreement in place with the District<\/strong>\u00a0covering their work in schools.\u00a0<strong>Recurring, school-based partner programs\u00a0<\/strong>can efficiently satisfy that requirement by completing the School Partner Agreement (SPA).[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;School Partner Agreement (SPA)&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-handshake-angle&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744217653128{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;About the School Partner Agreement (SPA)&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751908729826{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The SPA utilizes a\u00a0<strong>template scope of work<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>non-negotiable terms and conditions<\/strong>. We are not able to allow negotiation of the terms and conditions contained in the SPA. If your organization\u2019s legal counsel wishes to negotiate terms and conditions with the District, you will need to work with your program office or school contact to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding with the District\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/generalcounsel\/\">Office of General Counsel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>View an example of the SPA, including the terms and conditions\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KeM09OfURN58XHtADSuA938n5WRAPD9b\/view\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The SPA features a centralized process for the submission of\u00a0<strong>background clearances<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>insurance<\/strong>\u00a0documentation. All required documentation must be submitted and approved prior to beginning work in schools.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Step 1: Complete the SPA Form&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751908880514{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Partner programs can submit their scope of work using a simple web form\u2014it takes just 10\u201320 minutes to complete.<\/li>\n<li>Once the information has been reviewed and approved, partner programs will receive a digital version of their SPA for e-signature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Want to preview the questions before starting?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Xu7KDMlDEB-B1yl5z43kTjET9q_nNSaN\/view\">View a PDF copy here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Ready to begin?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/philasd.jotform.com\/251614222949054\">Click here to complete the SPA form.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Step 2: Submit Insurance Documentation&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766604069010{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Certificate of Liability Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate of Insurance<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1NOMLvFrc2sOkH-ce7iXKGv2Y3GiSQzpx&amp;usp=drive_fs\">view sample<\/a>) must include the following coverages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial General Liability Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Professional Liability Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Sexual Molestation Coverage<\/li>\n<li>Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/li>\n<li>Automobile Liability Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the Certificate of Insurance, partners must obtain an\u00a0<strong>Additional Insured Endorsement<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1rRhyK1TZSl1YK_8BpQreCovjitBWleTY&amp;usp=drive_fs\">view sample<\/a>) from their insurance provider.<\/p>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IH8nhhlforaVPu1Lxi02wvKIYiVyBf9jH6VTHqNQhs0\/edit?tab=t.5m6f54dhbkr9#heading=h.n4biquoe8tmq\">coverage requirements and further guidance on how to submit these documents<\/a> to the District\u2019s Office of Risk Management.<\/p>\n<p>Submit your Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement to the Office of Risk Management at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:spainsurance@philasd.org\"><em>spainsurance@philasd.org<\/em><\/a>. Please make sure to include your organization and program name in the subject line of the email.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Step 3: Submit Background Check \/ Clearances&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752265662690{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The School District of Philadelphia and the Board of Education are currently in the process of updating Policy 818: Contracted Services, which details clearance requirements for contractors. As a result of this update, there will be changes to what the District collects from partner contractors during the onboarding process.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, while the District will be collecting fewer documents directly from contractors than in previous years, this does not lessen the responsibilities that contractors have to collect and maintain required records for their employees. All requirements\u2014including background clearances, employment history reviews, and training\u2014remain in effect under Pennsylvania state law.[\/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Logic Models&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-thumbtack&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744222454711{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#3AAB48&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;About Logic Models&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744309071208{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]We ask all partners to submit a program logic model using the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X869oPRGYuivfS8aa9q2iDxP097nkPvD\/copy\">OSP-provided template<\/a>. This format helps OSP, partner offices, and schools quickly understand program goals, activities, and outcomes\u2014and connect partners with relevant offices and interested schools.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have an existing logic model, we require submissions to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X869oPRGYuivfS8aa9q2iDxP097nkPvD\/copy\">OSP template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Access our Partner Logic Models Guidebook and Resources <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yVERGl8oVUgoB7CRcJD2BkhaMxp0_0XoEgIN2BkooG8\/edit?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Resources&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-file-circle-plus&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744217674257{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#F7D410&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Site-Specific Collaboration Plan&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766604147360{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]In addition to a binding legal agreement with the District, we encourage partners to develop a <strong>Site-Specific Collaboration Plan (\u201cCollaboration Plan\u201d)<\/strong>\u00a0with each school they are partnering with. The Collaboration Plan is an opportunity for school staff and partners to\u00a0<strong>establish a shared vision for the partnership<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>clarify partner and school expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>For more information about the Collaboration Plan, and a template of the plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1RhsT5TsH3W2ooWjCV2O6mq-1NI3sYNqI&amp;usp=drive_fs\">please click\u00a0here<\/a>. We recommend that you download the document and open it in Adobe Acrobat to access the fillable PDF and signature function.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Virtual Programming Protocol&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744122708523{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Partners will still have the option of collaborating virtually with schools. If you are planning to implement virtual programming in collaboration with one or more schools, we strongly recommend putting a SPA in place to prepare for this. As outlined in our guidance for approved partners providing virtual support to schools, each principal will be responsible for determining whether to continue with virtual partnerships at their school this fall. Partners will not be authorized to begin a virtual program with a school until they have the support of the principal(s), a legal agreement in place with the District and have submitted all required insurance and background clearance documentation to the appropriate offices at the District.<\/p>\n<p>If your program will not be operating during the school day and you will not need to rely on school principals\/staff to play a substantive role in coordinating\/implementing your program, you may not need a legal agreement with the District for your virtual programming. If you are unsure if your program needs an agreement, please feel free to reach out to our office at <a href=\"mailto:partnerships@philasd.org\">partnerships@philasd.org<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;School Partner Agreement (SPA) Form&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:center|color:%230b315b|line_height:21px&#8221; h2_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; h4=&#8221;Partner programs use this form to submit scope of work&#8221; h4_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16px|text_align:center|color:%230b315b|line_height:20px&#8221; h4_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Submit your SPA&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;custom&#8221; btn_custom_background=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243; btn_custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;top&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-arrow-up-from-bracket&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h4=&#8221;true&#8221; i_on_border=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fphilasd.jotform.com%2F251614222949054&#8243;][\/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Quicklinks<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IH8nhhlforaVPu1Lxi02wvKIYiVyBf9jH6VTHqNQhs0\/edit?tab=t.1qv7kdmazqji\">Compliance Requirements for Partners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lookerstudio.google.com\/u\/0\/reporting\/032b542f-2a53-47f1-935a-b7a3352bda95\/page\/p_fdcil6rxnc\">Compliance Tracker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/08\/Site-Specific-CollaborationPlan-Fillable-PDF.pdf\">Site-Specific Collaboration Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752265624040{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749506172045{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>School Partner Agreement (SPA)<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]All partner programs operating in School District of Philadelphia (\u201cthe District\u201d) schools\u00a0<strong>must have a fully-executed legal agreement in place with the District<\/strong>\u00a0covering their work in schools.\u00a0<strong>Recurring, school-based partner programs\u00a0<\/strong>can efficiently satisfy that requirement by completing the School Partner Agreement (SPA).[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;School Partner Agreement (SPA)&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-handshake-angle&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744217653128{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;About the School Partner Agreement (SPA)&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751908729826{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The SPA utilizes a\u00a0<strong>template scope of work<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>non-negotiable terms and conditions<\/strong>. We are not able to allow negotiation of the terms and conditions contained in the SPA. If your organization\u2019s legal counsel wishes to negotiate terms and conditions with the District, you will need to work with your program office or school contact to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding with the District\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/generalcounsel\/\">Office of General Counsel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>View an example of the SPA, including the terms and conditions\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KeM09OfURN58XHtADSuA938n5WRAPD9b\/view\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The SPA features a centralized process for the submission of\u00a0<strong>background clearances<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>insurance<\/strong>\u00a0documentation. All required documentation must be submitted and approved prior to beginning work in schools.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Step 1: Complete the SPA Form&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751908880514{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Partner programs can submit their scope of work using a simple web form\u2014it takes just 10\u201320 minutes to complete.<\/li>\n<li>Once the information has been reviewed and approved, partner programs will receive a digital version of their SPA for e-signature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Want to preview the questions before starting?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Xu7KDMlDEB-B1yl5z43kTjET9q_nNSaN\/view\">View a PDF copy here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Ready to begin?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/philasd.jotform.com\/251614222949054\">Click here to complete the SPA form.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Step 2: Submit Insurance Documentation&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751909261178{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<strong>Certificate of Liability Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Certificate of Insurance<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2020\/01\/Sample-Certificate-of-Insurance.pdf\">view sample<\/a>) must include the following coverages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial General Liability Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Professional Liability Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Sexual Molestation Coverage<\/li>\n<li>Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/li>\n<li>Automobile Liability Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the Certificate of Insurance, partners must obtain an\u00a0<strong>Additional Insured Endorsement<\/strong>\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2020\/02\/Additional-Insured-Endorsement-Sample.pdf\">view sample<\/a>) from their insurance provider.<\/p>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1IH8nhhlforaVPu1Lxi02wvKIYiVyBf9jH6VTHqNQhs0\/edit?tab=t.5m6f54dhbkr9#heading=h.n4biquoe8tmq\">coverage requirements and further guidance on how to submit these documents<\/a> to the District\u2019s Office of Risk Management.<\/p>\n<p>Submit your Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement to the Office of Risk Management at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:spainsurance@philasd.org\"><em>spainsurance@philasd.org<\/em><\/a>. Please make sure to include your organization and program name in the subject line of the email.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Step 3: Submit Background Check \/ Clearances&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744121273618{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Staff of partner programs who regularly work in District schools are classified as \u201cvolunteers\u201d under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/schoolboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/884\/2017\/06\/Pol-916-Revised-6.15.17.pdf\">School Board Policy 916 (\u201cVolunteers\u201d)<\/a>. A volunteer is \u201can adult applying for or holding an unpaid position with a school or program, activity or service or a person responsible for a child\u2019s welfare or having direct volunteer contact with children.\u201d If certain staff do not regularly work on-site in District schools (e.g. teaching artists that do one-off workshops), they may be considered \u201cvisitors\u201d as defined in the policy and are not required to submit the background clearances listed below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Partner staff who work regularly in District schools must submit the following clearances and datasheet:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.state.pa.us\/CWIS\/Public\/Home\">PA Child Abuse History Clearance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epatch.state.pa.us\/Home.jsp\">PA State Criminal Record Check<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Act 126 \u2013 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Certificate\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2022\/09\/Self-Registration-Instructions-Contractor-12.doc\">Safe Schools Act 126 Mandated Reporter &amp; Educator Discipline Act Training<\/a>\u00a0(Free, 3 hours)\n<ul>\n<li>For both paid and unpaid partner staff\/volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uenroll.identogo.com\/\">FBI Background Check with Fingerprinting<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2023\/11\/Volunteer-Affirmation-Sheet-2018-1.pdf\">Request for Waiver of FBI History Check<\/a>\u00a0(for unpaid staff only who have lived in PA for 10+ years)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2023\/12\/Partner-Staff-Code-of-Conduct-Form-Fillable-PDF-1.pdf\">Signed Partner Staff Code of Conduct Agreement<\/a>\u00a0(for unpaid staff only)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1gUXoM1aCUJAPfi-ib7LW3-LBKLCxzpFAD5U4kgQyRus\/edit#slide=id.p\">Act 168 \u2013 Sexual Misconduct\/Abuse Disclosure Release<\/a>\u00a0(for paid staff only)\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/content\/dam\/copapwp-pagov\/en\/education\/documents\/resources\/codes-and-regulations\/basic-education-circulars\/purdons-statutes\/act%20168%20-%20attachment%20-%20commonwealth%20of%20pennsylvanias%20sexual%20misconduct-abuse%20disclosure%20release.pdf\">Act 168 Misconduct Form<\/a>\u00a0for individuals who work in direct contact with children currently or previously with another employer. Must complete a form for each place of employment that involves direct contact with children.<\/li>\n<li>For individuals that have never worked in direct contact with children prior to this program position, check the box that says \u201cNo applicable employment\u201d located on page 2, and write \u201cNew Hire\u201d under\u00a0<em>Dates of employment of Applicant<\/em>\u00a0in Section 2 on page 3. Provide program coordinator signature and date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Refer to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1FoO6InL_1_ZsTtx6T9K9D-VD4jpfx0MG\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Onboarding Guide<\/a>\u00a0(page 10) for information on how to submit a Partner Staff Clearance Datasheet and copies of each clearance via our secure File Transfer Portal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Datasheet and clearance submission process:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>E-mail attachments of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2023\/10\/Partner-Staff-Clearance-Datasheet-updated-10.17.23.xlsx\">Partner Staff Clearance Datasheet<\/a>\u00a0to the Office of Records at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:volunteerclearances@philasd.org\"><em>volunteerclearances@philasd.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Office of Records will follow-up with the URL Weblink and Password to a secure\u00a0<strong>File Transfer Portal<\/strong>\u00a0(FTP) for you to upload clearances. Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/08\/Clearances-File-Transfer-Portal-Access-Stepper.pdf\">here<\/a>\u00a0for a stepper on how to upload your partner staff clearances via the FTP.<\/li>\n<li>Access to the FTP is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Please notify and copy our records specialist, Ryan Gorsky at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:rgorsky@philasd.org\"><em>rgorsky@philasd.org<\/em><\/a>\u00a0when making submissions to the FTP site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>View our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1FoO6InL_1_ZsTtx6T9K9D-VD4jpfx0MG\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=105420500245159668268&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\">Onboarding Guide<\/a>\u00a0(pages 10-12) for more guidance on the clearance submission process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Logic Models&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-thumbtack&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744222454711{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#3AAB48&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;About Logic Models&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744309071208{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]We ask all partners to submit a program logic model using the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X869oPRGYuivfS8aa9q2iDxP097nkPvD\/copy\">OSP-provided template<\/a>. This format helps OSP, partner offices, and schools quickly understand program goals, activities, and outcomes\u2014and connect partners with relevant offices and interested schools.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have an existing logic model, we require submissions to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X869oPRGYuivfS8aa9q2iDxP097nkPvD\/copy\">OSP template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Access our Partner Logic Models Guidebook and Resources <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yVERGl8oVUgoB7CRcJD2BkhaMxp0_0XoEgIN2BkooG8\/edit?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Resources&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-file-circle-plus&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744217674257{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#F7D410&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Site-Specific Collaboration Plan&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744121621531{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]In addition to a binding legal agreement with the District, we encourage partners to develop a <strong>Site-Specific Collaboration Plan (\u201cCollaboration Plan\u201d)<\/strong>\u00a0with each school they are partnering with. The Collaboration Plan is an opportunity for school staff and partners to\u00a0<strong>establish a shared vision for the partnership<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>clarify partner and school expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>For more information about the Collaboration Plan, and a template of the plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/08\/Site-Specific-CollaborationPlan-Fillable-PDF.pdf\">please click\u00a0here<\/a>. We recommend that you download the document and open it in Adobe Acrobat to access the fillable PDF and signature function.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Virtual Programming Protocol&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744122708523{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Partners will still have the option of collaborating virtually with schools. If you are planning to implement virtual programming in collaboration with one or more schools, we strongly recommend putting a SPA in place to prepare for this. As outlined in our guidance for approved partners providing virtual support to schools, each principal will be responsible for determining whether to continue with virtual partnerships at their school this fall. Partners will not be authorized to begin a virtual program with a school until they have the support of the principal(s), a legal agreement in place with the District and have submitted all required insurance and background clearance documentation to the appropriate offices at the District.<\/p>\n<p>If your program will not be operating during the school day and you will not need to rely on school principals\/staff to play a substantive role in coordinating\/implementing your program, you may not need a legal agreement with the District for your virtual programming. If you are unsure if your program needs an agreement, please feel free to reach out to our office at <a href=\"mailto:partnerships@philasd.org\">partnerships@philasd.org<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;School Partner Agreement (SPA) Form&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20px|text_align:center|color:%230b315b|line_height:21px&#8221; h2_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; h4=&#8221;Partner programs use this form to submit scope of work&#8221; h4_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:16px|text_align:center|color:%230b315b|line_height:20px&#8221; h4_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Submit your SPA&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;custom&#8221; btn_custom_background=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243; btn_custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;top&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-arrow-up-from-bracket&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h4=&#8221;true&#8221; i_on_border=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fphilasd.jotform.com%2F251614222949054&#8243;][\/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Quicklinks<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1D19OdKf3atejfbqgqxyaOHIzU33aKKVhsjYLFFSKZH4\/edit?tab=t.0\">Compliance Requirements for Partners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lookerstudio.google.com\/u\/0\/reporting\/032b542f-2a53-47f1-935a-b7a3352bda95\/page\/p_fdcil6rxnc\">Compliance Tracker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2021\/08\/Site-Specific-CollaborationPlan-Fillable-PDF.pdf\">Site-Specific Collaboration Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-book-open-reader&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Partner Guidance &amp; Trainings&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;partnerguide&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744311829763{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749506199003{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>Partner Guidance &amp; Trainings<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We believe partners play an important role in making schools feel more welcoming to students (Guardrail 1) and supporting antiracism work in school buildings (Guardrail 4). Partners help our schools and students flourish by highlighting and developing the strengths of our students, schools, and communities.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, our office has created a library of resources, including guidance on supporting particular student groups, organizational self-assessments, and ongoing workshops for putting inclusive strategies into practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please click the links below to access these materials.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-users-between-lines&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749505146094{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#E65E25&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749505433879{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_ZPtdqmdVz2Pelt1t_JEMDrwPG6PrcQlkCl0Ao0vzyg\/edit?usp=sharing\">Guidance Resources for Partners: Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion and Social Emotional Learning<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Enrichment Theory of Change&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-brain&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749505855832{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#F7BC74&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749658191757{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]\u2794 <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1x2fxi8vN6-e9Q2EBwee4GOaDLmaRbkhy\/view?usp=sharing\">Enrichment Theory of Change<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;width: 100%;height: 0;padding-top: 56.25%;overflow: hidden;border-radius: 8px;margin-bottom: 16px\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"PDF Preview: Document Title\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;width: 100%;height: 100%;border: none\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10ZWNj9gF20kiRF52JQL6VFylSnwXD_By\/preview\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px;color: #2a73b3;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/10ZWNj9gF20kiRF52JQL6VFylSnwXD_By\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener\">View Full PDF<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Alignment Guides&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-regular fa-compass&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749505389303{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#6DCFF6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753826724131{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}&#8221;]View the newly released Partner Alignment Guides for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1CkwzPzbgoWzRY7ZR873nDwl5yqSI-bIkSgNfvzAb8t4\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.1qumcnxxorq7\">Social Emotional Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1jial3eRp0SpCTlu8mImWUe-61aJfK6ZqYOuTizO2zps\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.1qumcnxxorq7\">STEAM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/194Duu5R70xmNLasM4DvbBOyReTC7Cuh4-tjkU4ZFhOc\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.onq0grvxv104\">Sports-Based Youth Development<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Logic Models&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-thumbtack&#8221; i_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_background_style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; i_background_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; i_size=&#8221;sm&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744222454711{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_custom_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; i_custom_background_color=&#8221;#3AAB48&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;About Logic Models&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744309071208{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]We ask all partners to submit a program logic model using the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1X869oPRGYuivfS8aa9q2iDxP097nkPvD\/copy\">OSP-provided template<\/a>. 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The SPA can be prepared online through the submission of a form by the partner and executed using electronic signatures.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who should complete the SPA?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]School-based Partner Programs that meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formal entities<\/strong> (nonprofit organizations, private corporations, and government agencies),<\/li>\n<li>Providing <strong>high-quality and ready-to-implement<\/strong> programs or services,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Within<\/strong> District school communities,<\/li>\n<li><strong>At no cost<\/strong> to the District or its schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who is responsible for signing the SPA?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The individual responsible for executing agreements on behalf of your organization (e.g. Director, President, CEO).[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What information should I have ready before beginning the process of preparing a SPA?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Organization\u2019s official name, including corporate designation (e.g. Inc., LLC, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Organization\u2019s Employer Identification Number, or Federal Employer Identification Number (e.g. 00-0000000)<\/li>\n<li>School locations where providing programs or services<\/li>\n<li>School Partner\u2019s Scope of Work:\n<ul>\n<li>Program start and end date<\/li>\n<li>Days of the week and time of day when program operates<\/li>\n<li>Grade range of students served<\/li>\n<li>Primary goal(s) of the program\/services<\/li>\n<li>Total number of SDP students that will be served<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can my organization negotiate the terms and conditions of the SPA?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Unfortunately, the SPA terms and conditions are non-negotiable. If your organization wishes to negotiate terms and conditions with the School District of Philadelphia, you will need to pursue the traditional process of preparing a Memorandum of Understanding through the District\u2019s Office of General Counsel.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Which documents will be required along with my executed SPA?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Background clearances for all program staff\/volunteers working directly with students:\n<ul>\n<li>Helpful links re: where to get clearances are listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/onboarding-guide\/\">School Partner Onboarding Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Two separate liability insurance documents, including <strong>1)<\/strong> a <strong>Certificate of Insurance<\/strong> and <strong>2)<\/strong> an <strong>Additional Insured Endorsement<\/strong>, sent to <a href=\"mailto:spainsurance@philasd.org\">spainsurance@philasd.org<\/a>.\n<ul>\n<li>Insurance requirements are listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/onboarding-guide\/\">School Partner Onboarding Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A third-party evaluation of your program or your program\u2019s theoretical framework\/logic model. These documents are encouraged, but not required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What are the benefits of being a Fully-Approved SPA Partner?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Covered by the District&#8217;s Media Release Form<\/li>\n<li>Included in our Partner Directory<\/li>\n<li>Eligible to participate in our annual Partner Fair during the August Leadership Convening<\/li>\n<li>Eligible for invitations to special events such as our Partner Lunch Mixer and membership in one of our Communities of Practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are partner staff required to complete or attend the Office of Family and Community Engagement\u2019s (FACE) Volunteer Orientation?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Partner staff are NOT required to complete FACE\u2019s Volunteer Orientation. You are only required to complete and submit clearances listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/onboarding-guide\/\">School Partner Onboarding Guide<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What are key points from the School Partnership Agreement?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li><strong>This agreement does not cover any exchange of dollars.<\/strong> If you are being paid by SDP or a school for the program at issue, you will need a Limited Contract Agreement (contracts up to $20,000) or an Agreement for Services (contracts over $20,000).<\/li>\n<li><strong>This agreement covers one program and all SDP school sites where that program is operating.<\/strong> If your program is operating in multiple schools, please make sure to list all District schools within which your program is operating.\n<ol>\n<li>If your program is also located in charter schools, the SPA will not cover those program sites. You are encouraged to obtain a separate legal agreement for any non-District program sites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>If your organization operates multiple school-based program models, a <strong>SPA must be completed for each separate program<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This agreement <strong>does not cover student-level data sharing<\/strong>. School Partners seeking student-level data for the purpose of research or evaluation must complete the Office of Research and Evaluation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/performance\/programsservices\/data-requests\/\">Data Request Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>School Partners must agree to be compliant with <strong>FERPA<\/strong> and all other applicable laws.<\/li>\n<li>The SPA must be <strong>renewed annually<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is a P.O. Box an accepted form of address?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Unfortunately, we are unable to accept P.O. Boxes as the official address for your School Partner Agreement. If the P.O. Box is your official address, please provide a physical mailing address to which mail can be delivered to your organization.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can professional development (PD) related programs complete a SPA?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The SPA is intended for programs that serve District students as their main audience. Dedicated Professional Development programs should pursue a Memorandum of Understanding instead.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;If I\u2019m an organization with multiple programs, will I need to submit more than one SPA?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Yes, each program that you offer must have its own School Partner Agreement, because each agreement contains a scope of work that must be specific to each program model. If you have other programs for which you need to prepare School Partner Agreements, please submit them <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSexHhhrMo52-RikgX0JpnYdbfFok3PrJWFd7sJVWdrprTFr2Q\/viewform\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>(Please note that each <strong>agreement covers one program and all program sites that are District schools<\/strong>. If your program is operating in multiple schools, please make sure to list all District schools within which your program is operating.)[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Will summer programs need a SPA?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Yes, any program that operates within District schools should be covered by a legal agreement for the appropriate contract year.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can the staff of my organization complete clearances independently, or does the entire organization have to be part of one submitted certificate?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Individuals affiliated with your program may submit their own clearances through the District\u2019s online clearance submission portal. However, if you are authorized to submit clearances for your staff and\/or volunteers on behalf of your organization, we recommend organizing and scanning all certificates into one batch, as this will speed up the processing and review time. If training is completed as a group, you may hand in one certificate with your organization\u2019s name on it, featuring an attendance sheet with dated signatures from each participant.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Is my program eligible for the SPA if students and\/or their families are asked to pay a registration or enrollment fee?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Cost to families\/students is not something that we currently consider when determining School Partner Agreement (SPA) eligibility. You are welcome to continue with the SPA completion process if your program is at no cost to the District or its schools.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119426137{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Partner FAQs&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is a partner, as defined by your office?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<strong>Partners ARE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully funded<\/li>\n<li>Formal entities (non-profit organizations, private corporations, government agencies, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Providing high-quality and ready-to-implement programs\/services to SDP school communities on a recurring basis<\/li>\n<li>At no cost to the School District of Philadelphia or its schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Partners are NOT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual volunteers (please visit philaosp.weebly.com\/volunteers)<\/li>\n<li>Organizations who charge SDP or schools for their programs\/services<\/li>\n<li>Organizations seeking funding for their programs\/services<\/li>\n<li>Researchers (without programs\/services)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I find out more information about the School Partner Agreement (SPA)?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/current-partners\/school-partner-agreement\/\">webpage about the School Partner Agreement (SPA)<\/a> and\/or review SPA Frequently Asked Questions page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/current-partners\/school-partner-agreement\/spa-frequently-asked-questions\/\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;My program does not currently have funding, and\/or my program charges either students, schools, or the School District for services. Where can I look for resources?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]You can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/grants\/\">Office of Grants Development<\/a> website for grant resources.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I submit upcoming events or opportunities to share on OSP\u2019s monthly newsletter or the Teacher Information Board (TIB)\/Principals&#8217; Resource Newsletter?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]If you would like to submit an item for the OSP newsletter, please complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfDs439pLZDNtwUehI7vCwq7VrnnmZsJQKujRiPSJ7111Dqlg\/viewform\">OSP Newsletter Item Submission Form<\/a>. Please note that we only publish <strong>FREE<\/strong> opportunities in our newsletter, and we do NOT advertise field trips.<\/p>\n<p>Our newsletter is sent at the beginning of every month. We\u2019ll contact you only if your item is not a good fit\u2014otherwise, it should appear in the next issue.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use this form to submit items for the Teacher Information Board (TIB) or Principals&#8217; Resource Newsletter. We\u2019re happy to forward them for review\/posting.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I connect with schools to begin or expand a program?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Please fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/uRKKzt1sTDe9cMd87\">Partner Expansion\/New Partner<\/a> form. After submitting, we\u2019ll review your info and contact you with next steps.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I learn about the City of Philadelphia\u2019s Community Schools Initiative?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Read more about Community Schools, the initiative, and updates from the Mayor\u2019s Office of Education <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.phila.gov\/departments\/mayors-office-of-education\/community-schools\/\">here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I request a Letter of Support for a Grant Application?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/grants\/\">Grants Development<\/a> website and follow the instructions. Please allow a few weeks for processing, as the committee meets biweekly. Email forms and questions to <a href=\"mailto:grants@philasd.org\">grants@philasd.org<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;When will my request for a Letter of Support be reviewed?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The committee meets biweekly on Tuesdays. Submit your request by the Friday before to ensure it\u2019s reviewed. Dates are posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/grants\/\">Grants Development<\/a> site.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What if my organization is applying for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC)?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Use the dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/grants\/non-profits-outside-entities\/eitc-eligibility-support-letter-request-form\/\">EITC Letter of Support Request Form<\/a>. Please review the PA DCED guidelines\u2014note that the District does not advise on DCED reporting.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I request data?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/performance\/programsservices\/data-requests\/\">Data Request Form<\/a> through the Office of Research and Evaluation. Or explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/performance\/programsservices\/open-data\/\">Open Data Initiative<\/a> for available datasets.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What clearances do my employees and\/or volunteers need in order to work with students?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/onboarding-guide\/\">Partner Onboarding Guide<\/a> for detailed clearance policies.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania for ten years or longer required to obtain an FBI Fingerprint Clearance?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]All individuals who are paid for their work in schools (e.g. staff of a nonprofit who are paid to provide programming to students) are required to obtain an FBI criminal history record check.<\/p>\n<p>Only individuals:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Not paid by your organization for their work in schools (i.e. volunteers), and<\/li>\n<li>Who have <strong>lived in Pennsylvania for the past ten years or longer<\/strong>, may sign a request to waive the FBI criminal history record check and submit this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2018\/09\/FBIAffidavit.pdf\">waiver<\/a> instead of obtaining the FBI clearance. All others must obtain FBI clearance as outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/onboarding-guide\/\">Onboarding Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I become an approved field trip site?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]The Office of Strategic Partnerships does not approve field trip sites. To be added to the District\u2019s list of approved sites, send a valid Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement to Cheryl Rollins at <a href=\"mailto:CRollins@philasd.org\">CRollins@philasd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See the current list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2020\/02\/Monthly-Trip-Locations-2.1.20.pdf\">approved field trip locations<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/webgui.phila.k12.pa.us\/offices\/t\/transportation\/programs--services\/contractor-operations\">approved bus vendors<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Will my school or organization need additional approval\/insurances to take students on field trips at city, state and local facilities (e.g. a branch of the library)?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Trips to city, state, or federal institutions (like public libraries) do not require additional insurance or inclusion on the District-approved list.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What are the policies for volunteers?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]\n<strong>Individual volunteers<\/strong> (e.g. parents or community members) should visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/face\/volunteer\/\">Volunteer page<\/a> of the Office of Family and Community Engagement for information on the volunteer process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner program staff\/volunteers<\/strong> should follow clearance and documentation guidelines outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philasd.org\/strategicpartnerships\/onboarding-guide\/\">Partner Onboarding Guide<\/a>.<br \/>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can I donate to schools?&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%2322779f|line_height:18px&#8221; custom_google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744119357251{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]To make a monetary donation, visit the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/fundschooldistrictphila.kindful.com\/\">Donate Now<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>For material donations, reach out to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.students-helping-students.org\/\">Students Helping Students<\/a>. 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