The Readiness Toolkit outlines clear, concrete actions public schools and public charter schools can take to prepare for whole school transformation into a community school. It is recommended that schools preparing for planning or implementation year 1 take these essential steps that will build community, prepare for collaborative leadership, garner district support and prepare students, families, community, school staff and the principal.
Chicago Public Schools Community Schools Initiative: Case Study of Coordinating Integrated Student Supports and Expanded Learning Opportunities
Practice guide that provides research-based strategies for implementing collaborative leadership within community schools, grounded in real-world experiences from community school
