Welcome to Summit Education Initiative’s Collaborative Action Networks! By joining us, you become part of a group dedicated to improving the lives of all children and youth in Summit County. SEI is a backbone organization that coordinates and supports community efforts to create positive changes. We provide guidance, organize meetings and track progress while using data to understand what works. Our Collaborative Action Networks are groups that join forces to solve specific community problems. They work together, share ideas and use data for more significant impact than individual efforts. Together, we drive real and lasting change in the community. 

Our Pledge

As a member, you and your organization commit to:

• Building trust among each other and the community through honesty and transparency.
• Promoting fairness and unity for everyone and valuing diversity.
• Using data to make informed decisions.
• Engaging all parts of the community regardless of race, gender, age, income or role.
• Encouraging open communication, innovation and positive thinking.
• Staying committed to long-term, positive change.

Benefits of Membership

By being a member, you can expect the following:

• Building strong relationships with diverse community members and leaders.
• Working together on strategies to improve community-level outcomes.
• Access to data and evidence-based information for decision-making.
• Learning about the work of various community-based organizations in Summit County.
• Collaborating on cross-sector practices, resources and services for a greater community impact.
• Networking and professional development opportunities.
• Help with finding and leveraging short and long-term investments.

Roles in our Networks

• SEI staff: They lead the vision and support the group’s efforts, ensuring progress is tracked and shared.
• Co-chairs: Lead the team, organize meetings, and make decisions about the agenda.
• Members: They work together to achieve shared outcomes, make decisions and monitor progress.

We are excited to have you on board, and together, we will make a positive impact on the lives of children and youth in Summit County. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to AliciaRobinson@seisummit.org. Thank you for being a part of this important initiative!