The needs assessment is the process which guides the community school strategy. The needs assessment identifies what needs and assets exist and which programs, services, or policies can be pursued in order to address needs and leverage assets for student learning and development.

The needs assessment strives to solicit input from as many stakeholders as possible, including scholars, families, staff, faculty, community partners, and neighbors. Each of these partners can provide valuable insight on what needs and assets exist, and provide opportunities for new collaborative partnerships. At the end of this process, we have written our final report, outlining the most important findings and making recommendations which address those findings. This report is transparent and public, meant to collectively guide the community school work as seen to the left.