Chicago Public Schools Community Schools Initiative: Case Study of Strong Partnerships
This case study highlights intentional strategies, promising practices, challenges, and lessons learned from two community schools in Chicago with demonstrated
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Community Schools Forward: Framework: Essentials for Community School Transformation
Short overview of the essentials framework with definitions of the key practices
Community Schools Forward: Stages of Development
These stages of development help practitioners understanding the characteristics, processes and measures that help a community school evolve
What Does a Community School Classroom Look Like?
This paper is a review of community school literature that outlines five core elements of teaching and learning in community
Community Schools Essential Framework in Spanish
The Community Schools Essential Framework outlines the core components for transforming schools into community hubs where students, families, and educators
Key Practices for Community Schools Transformation: An Infographic
Visual of the key practices schools implement in order to transform their schools into community hubs.
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
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
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.
Community School Essentials
Foundational training slides for community schools. These slides present the Community School Framework, highlighting the essentials elements of a fully
Community Teachers — Issue 1 | Fall 2021
Video of two high school teachers in Los Angeles, discussing how, at its core, teaching in community schools is different
Science of Learning and Development
The Science of Learning and Development Alliance (SoLD Alliance) website shares research and tools from neuroscience and developmental science to
Community Schools Playbook
Guide that provides tools for advancing community schools as a strategy to improve schools, provide more equitable opportunities, and prepare
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.
