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NCLB Implementation Guide
Introduction and Overview
Introduction
This implementation Guide explains different phases of the NCLB strategy development process and gives basic framework for implementing the No Community Left Behind strategy. This guide is not intended to provide set criteria to be met by every NCLB site. Rather, it offers a process to be followed and contextualized according to the unique character, strengths, and needs of each neighbourhood, using appropriate tools to reach the milestones according to the specific circumstances in each neighbourhood.
"I have had the pleasure to see first hand the impact the No Community Left Behind Project has made to this community. It has made an enormous impact on making a stronger community. The community neighbours are now taking back their neighbourhood. They are responding to issues. They are addressing issues. And most importantly they are discussing issues…Another area of success is how all the partners come together to support this initiative. Through the key partnerships, they are addressing problems in all areas, specifically mobilizing the parents. .. Partnerships and community mobilization has made this project a success."— Sylvie Manser,
Direct, Banff Community House
Overview
No Community Left Behind is a strategy development process for neighbourhood level planning. It is a community-based, multi-agency approach to collaboration and integration of services for neighbourhood restoration and revitalization.
The No Community Left Behind strategy stresses collaboration, coordination, resources leveraging and community participation as key principles. This approach gives communities a comprehensive structure, critical planning tools and access to organizations and agencies focused on community development and neighbourhood revitalization. This initiative is unique in that communities use the No Community Left Behind strategy to develop and undertake efforts tailored to the issues, needs and concerns of their individual neighbourhood.
The No Community Left Behind strategy recognizes the importance of coordinating all stakeholders and partners’ initiatives with social service providers and private-sector efforts to maximize the impact of existing programs and resources, and to identify and fill in gaps in services.
Vision
This vision is achieved through:
- Developing a comprehensive community-based strategy and neighbourhood plan for addressing social determinants of health;
- Assisting concerned service agencies to identify and respond to social, physical, service and economic needs;
- Engaging and supporting community members to participate more fully in neighbourhood planning and decision-making processes; and
- Addressing major risk factors that lead to fear, isolation and crime where these stand out as priority issues.
Most importantly, the process realizes the importance of community participation. Community members are centrally involved to assist in solving problems in their neighbourhoods. In addition, the private sector is a pivotal partner in the No Community Left Behind strategy.
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