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Community Schools: The Community Schools: The United WayUnited Way
November 2010
The Coalition for Community The Coalition for Community SchoolsSchools
Vision: The Coalition for Community Schools believes that strong communities require strong schools and strong schools require strong communities. We envision a future in which schools are centers of thriving communities where everyone belongs, works together, and succeeds.
Mission: The Coalition advances opportunities for the success of children, families and communities by promoting the development of more, and more effective, community schools.
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Coalition Partners Coalition Partners include….include….
With over 150 local, state, and national partners, the Coalition is comprised of organizations representing:
Nonprofit organizations: e.g. United Ways Youth development Health, mental health and social services K-12 and higher education Local government Community development organizations Local community school initiatives…more
Our partners recognize the community school advantage in achieving their own goals.
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What is a Community What is a Community School?School?
A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. It provides academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement, and brings together many partners to offer a range of support and opportunities for children, youth, families, and communities. The school is generally open for extended hours for everyone in the community. Community schools may operate in all or a subset of schools in an LEA. (Title I Guidelines, U.S. Department of Education, Sept. 2, 2009)
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Community School Results: Community School Results: Children, Families, & Children, Families, &
CommunitiesCommunities
Students attend regularly. Students achieve academically.Students are engaged and motivated—civically and academically. Students are healthy—physically, emotionally, mentally.Families are involved and supportive—of children and their education.Schools, families and community work together.Schools are safe—for students, parents, school staff.Communities are desirable places to live.
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Key PrinciplesKey Principles
Foster strong partnershipsShare accountability for results Align school and community assets and expertiseSet high expectations for all Build on the community's strengths Embrace diversity
Community Schools across Community Schools across AmericaAmerica
30-35 United WaysSchool District Leadership: Oakland, Providence, EvansvilleLocal Government Leadership: Portland, Grand RapidsHigher Education: Philadelphia, TulsaNational Models: Children’s Aid Society, Beacons, Communities in Schools, National Community Education Association
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Community Schools: Collaborative Community Schools: Collaborative Leadership StructureLeadership Structure
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United Way Roles in Community United Way Roles in Community SchoolsSchools
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Key player in community leadership group
Intermediary organization Lead agency or contract with others
to be leads Funder – fund intermediaries and
incentivize the integration of grantee work at individual schools through the community schools approach
State Policy LandscapeState Policy Landscape
NGA focus on community schools
Emerging networks in multiple states:
New Mexico, California, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
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Federal Policy Federal Policy LandscapeLandscape
DIPLOMA Act (Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement, S.3595, H.R. 6229)
July 15, 2010 – introduced by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
September 28, 2010 – introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA, 32nd District)
Full Service Community School (FSCS) Act 2009 re-introduction is still in committee
Eleven 2010 FSCS Winners Promise Neighborhood Grants 8 of the winners have community schools at center
Coalition is working to embed community school principles into the reauthorized ESEA.
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Special Information for United Special Information for United Ways:Ways:
Visit: http://www.communityschools.org/resources/resources_for_local_united_ways.aspx
Martin BlankPresident, Institute for Educational LeadershipDirector, Coalition for Community Schools4455 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 310Washington, DC 20008202-822-8405 [email protected]
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