Building a Bridge Between Educational Institutions and the Community

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The Women's Organization Coalition (WOC/GOW) of Panawangan, as one of the organizations concerned about the quality of education in the village of Panawangan, is involved in several programs aimed at enhancing the quality of education. However, they do not work alone but collaborate with educational institutions, education figures, and education policy stakeholders. This collaboration is governed by specific rules in its implementation. One effective approach is through the socialization and deliberation of school programs, which open opportunities for community participation in educational affairs. This research aims to understand the overview of community collaboration in improving the quality of education in the Panawangan District area. The study explores the application of Collaborative Management to promote educational development in the Panawangan community, using a qualitative approach with descriptive research methods. The research findings indicate that the collaborative management between the Women's Organization Coalition (WOC) of Panawangan and educational institutions in the village of Panawangan consists of planning, implementation, and monitoring. Planning involves the development of educational programs, needs identification, budgeting, and involvement of relevant parties. The WOC of Panawangan supports these programs directly or indirectly, either through active involvement in implementation or through moral support and program socialization. Monitoring involves overseeing the implementation of programs and budgets.