CSF Theory of Action
The Theory of Action for Community School Transformation (Theory of Action) shows how the community school strategy revolves around a
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NYC DOE Continuous Improvement Guide
New York City guide to continuous improvement processes, includes CI templates and processes to help teams implement CI processes at
Outcomes and Indicators for Community Schools: A Guide for Implementers and Evaluators
Guide that provides examples of specific outcomes and measurable indicators that can be used to monitor short- and medium-term progress
[Fact Sheet] How Community Schools Improve Outcomes
A fact sheet that summarizes research findings about community schools from a research review and research on major state and
New Mexico Community Schools: Improving Student Opportunities and Outcomes
Case study of New Mexico community schools with a focus on outcomes and funding sources
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
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
Supporting Rural Education Gains Through Community Schools
Five year case study that shows positive the impact of community schools on chronic absenteeism, ELA and Math standardized test
Act on the Evidence Toolkit
Toolkit to assist in evaluating how well existing programs align with evidence and how to enhance their evidence-based approaches.
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