A Brief Guide to Principal and Coordinator Partnership
A guide outlining how principals and community school coordinators partner through shared leadership, equity-focused mindsets, and clear roles to drive
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Building Your Advisory Council – the Basics
Guide that provides and overview of the foundational elements of community school leadership teams, also known as advisory councils, and
Chicago Public Schools Community Schools Initiative: Case Study of Collaborative Leadership
This case study highlights intentional strategies, promising practices, challenges, and lessons learned from two community schools in Chicago that demonstrate
Community Schools Practice Guide Series – Guide 1: Collaborative Leadership
Practice guide that provides research-based strategies for implementing collaborative leadership within community schools, grounded in real-world experiences from community school
The Science of Learning and Development in Afterschool Systems and Settings
Brief describing the foundations of the Science of Learning and Development (SoLD) and explains how aspects of the current SoLD
Just Schools Building Equitable Collaborations with Families and Communities
Book about family engagment that explores how equitable collaboration entails ongoing processes that begin with families and communities, transform power,
Brookings CUE – center for family and community engagement
Suite of community-driven research tools that guides school and community teams in studying and exploring Family, School, and Community Engagement
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
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
The Role of the Principal – the Basics
Community Schools Learning Exchange provides an overview of a principal’s role in a community school.
Case Study: Finding a Way Forward Together: Community Schools and CBE
Series of case studies that explores alignment between community schools and compentency based education.
Deciphering the Magic of Community School Leadership
This short article outlines the specific knowledge, skills, and dispositions that leaders need to be successful in leading community schools.
Leadership Type Assessment
Leadership type assessment designed to help users gain a deeper understanding of their leadership strengths and growth opportunities.
Equity Literacy Institute
Guidance, resources and tools to support the cultivation of equity literacy
Whole Child Policy Toolkit
Research and policy guidance for building a whole child approach
Community-connected learning in community schools: Why it is essential for whole-school transformation
Blog profiling community connected classroom instruction in community schools
Leading with Purpose and Passion
Guide designed for Community School Directors, offers practical tools and strategies to lead and sustain high quality community schools. It
Adaptive leadership blog
Website that provides an overview of the adaptive leadership approach—a leadership style that embraces critical thinking among school staff and
Strengthen Your Leadership. Deepen Your Impact.
The National Center for Community Schools helps principals turn the community schools strategy into action with clear guidance, practical tools, and trusted expertise. Ready to move your work forward? Let’s connect.
