About Community Schools

"Community Schools are public schools that provide services and support that fit each neighborhood’s needs, created and run by the people who know our children best—all working together."

- National Education Association

• Evidence-based model that brings together schools, families, and communities to support every student

• Transforms public schools into neighborhood hubs that promote family engagement, community partnerships, neighborhood development, and collaborative leadership

• Proven to lead to increased attendance, improved behavior, and more family engagement

• Process starts with a deep visioning process that helps identify priority goals

• Removes barriers to learning and supports community-based teaching and learning

• A key component to an equity strategy to ensure all students have the opportunity to be successful

• Customized to fit every school and community's unique vision

• Turns schools into problem-solving machines that respect the wisdom of all staff, students, families, and community members

Unlocking Student Potential

Supporting Expert Teaching

Partnering with Community

Sharing Best Practices

A dedicated staff member coordinates support programs to address out-of-school learning barriers for students and families. Mental and physical health services support student success.

Schools function as neighborhood hubs. There are educational opportunities for adults, and family members can share their stories and serve as equal partners in promoting student success.

Parents, students, teachers, principals, and community partners build a culture of professional learning, collective trust, and shared responsibility through site-based leadership teams and teacher learning communities.

Enrichment activities emphasize real-world learning and community problem solving. After-school, weekend, and summer programs provide academic instruction and individualized support.