How Community Schools Help ELLs Succeed
Video featuring a principal of Wolfe Street Academy in Baltimore, MD, an elementary school with more than 76% ELLs. Video
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Principal/Coordinator Relationship Assessment
Self-assessment that provides an opportunity for the coordinator and principal to evaluate and discuss their working relationship.
The Dynamism of Teaching and Learning in Community Schools
This is part of a series of posts in the “Community Schools Leader Insights” series in which Brookings is sharing
Developing a Healthy School Climate in Community Schools
This report highlights areas that can help to develop a healthy climate in community schools. First, it defines a healthy
Community Schools Practice Guide Series – Guide 3: Coordination of Integrated Student Supports and Expanded Learning
Practice guide that provides research-based strategies for implementing Coordination of integrated student supports and expanded learning within community schools, grounded
Community Schools Practice Guide Series – Guide 2: Strong Partnerships
Practice guide that provides research-based strategies for implementing strong partnerships within community schools, grounded in real-world experiences from community school
Community Schools Case Studies and Practice Guide Series: Examples of Innovative Approaches from Chicago Public Schools
Website that includes practice guides and case studies, organized around the following four themes: *Collaborative Leadership*Strong Partnerships*Coordination of Integrated Student
Community schools story map
Interactive map that presents stories about community schools and the impact they’re having across the U.S. The stories published on
On the Rise: Cincinnati’s Community Learning Centers
Series of four films that show how community schools have transformed Cincinnati schools ever since 2001, when Cincinnati passed a
The Role of the Community School Coordinator
Video that explains the critical role of a community school site coordinator in identifying and addressing what students need to
California Teachers Association I Community Schools
Video of educators who explain the importance of the community school model embracing its role as the heart of a
NYC Office of Community Schools I Collaborative Planning Meeting Template
Sample agendas for budget and vision setting meetings from Unisom Community School
A Guide for Youth Participatory Action Research
Guidebook that describes a Youth Participatory Action and Research (YPAR) curriculum using existing YPAR resources and provides recommendations for how
The Role of a Community Schools Coordinator
Interview with Niki Espinoza, a Community Coordinator from a rural county in California. provides insight to the role of a
CSC – the Basics
Community Schools Learning Exchange provides an overview of the coordinator role.
The Role of the Principal – the Basics
Community Schools Learning Exchange provides an overview of a principal’s role in a community school.
New York City Community Schools’ Collaborative Planning Suite
Suite of materials designed to support community school collaborative planning meetings.It includes: *An overview to learn about and/or introduce the
Financing Community Schools: A Framework for Growth and Sustainability
Framework offering essential guidelines and considerations designed to assist community school leaders in crafting and executing financing plans tailored for
Asset Mapping: User Guide an Overview
Short guide to asset mapping from the institute for museum and libraries
Reducing Chronic Absenteeism: Lessons From Community Schools
Report examining how four California community schools significantly reduced their chronic absenteeism rates in the period after the Covid-19 pandemic.
RETURN On INVESTMENT of a Community School Coordinator: A Case Study
Paper exploring the return on investment (ROI) of employing a coordinator at a community school by examining the various benefits
Community Schools Impact on Student Outcomes: Evidence From California
Fact sheet that includes positive impact of the California Community Schools Partnership Program on student outcomes including: * Improved Test
Community School Essentials
Foundational training slides for community schools. These slides present the Community School Framework, highlighting the essentials elements of a fully
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