Community Schools

Community Schools at SCUSD

Overview

Flyer describing community schools at SCUSD

The California Department of Education (CDE) Community Schools Partnership Program defines a community school as “any school serving pre-Kindergarten through high school students using a “whole-child” approach, with “an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement.” As a school improvement strategy, community school initiatives enable the local educational agency (LEA) and school to work closely with educators, students, and families to understand and address the unique needs, assets, and aspirations of the school community.”

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SCUSD Awarded 18 Five-Year Community Schools Implementation Grants

Cohort One Schools (2022-2027)

Fern Bacon Middle School
Hiram Johnson High School
John Still K-8
Luther Burbank High School
Rosa Parks K-8
Will C. Wood Middle

Cohort Two Schools (2023-2028)

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
César Chavez Intermediate School
  • TBD, Student Support Center Coordinator
  • TBD, Training Specialist
  • Learn more about Community Schools at César Chavez
  • Visit the school website
Edward Kemble Elementary School
  • TBD, Student Support Center Coordinator
  • TBD, Training Specialist
  • Learn more about Community Schools at Edward Kemble
  • Visit the school website
Earl Warren Elementary School
  • TBD, Student Support Center Coordinator
  • TBD, Training Specialist
  • Learn more about Community Schools at Earl Warren
  • Visit the school website
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School
  • TBD, Student Support Center Coordinator
  • TBD, Training Specialist
  • Learn more about Community Schools at Ethel I. Baker
  • Visit the school website
Ethel Phillips Elementary School
John Bidwell Elementary School
John D. Sloat Elementary School
Oak Ridge Elementary School
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  • TBD, Training Specialist
  • Learn more about Community Schools at Oak Ridge
  • Visit the school website
Pacific Elementary School
Parkway Elementary School
  • TBD, Student Support Center Coordinator
    TBD, Training Specialist
  • Learn more about Community Schools at Parkway
  • Visit the school website
Woodbine Elementary School
  • Emily Herr, Student Support Center Coordinator
    (916)826-3734 – Mobile
  • TBD, Training Specialist
  • Learn more about Community Schools at Woodbine
  • Visit the school website
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Implementation Grant Requirements

Implementation grants are for new community schools, or for the expansion or continuation of existing community schools. Implementation Grant funding ranges from $100,000-$500,000/year per school (depending on school enrollment) for 5 years for districts that already have community schools.

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Implementation Grant Timeline

 

Date Activity
2022-2023

Cohort 1 – Year One:

  • Fully staff community schools positions
  • Conduct and complete Comprehensive Needs & Strengths Assessment (Winter-Spring 22-23 SY) 
  • Establish/develop Community School Implementation Teams (CSIT) 

Cohort 2: 
Apply for Implementation Grant
Summer 2023

Cohort 1:
Annual Progress Report, Implementation Plan Update, Expenditure Report Due

 

Cohort 2: 
Grant Award Notification Letter Signed by Grantee and Received by the CDE
School Year 2023-24

Cohort 1 – Year Two:

  • Implement programming to build on strengths & address identified needs
  • Increased coordination among school staff, expanded learning programs, CBOs, & parents / families
  • Increased voice of Collaborative members (families, students, staff, etc.) in school decisions
  • Increased school climate & school connectedness
  • Strengthened connection between school, home community results in improved student outcomes

Cohort 2 – Year One: 

  • Fully staff community schools positions
  • Conduct and complete Comprehensive Needs & Strengths Assessment (Winter-Spring 23-24 SY) 
  • Establish/develop Community School Implementation Teams (CSIT) 
June 2024

Cohort 1:
Annual Progress Report & Expenditure Report, Implementation Plan and Sustainability Plan Updates

 

Cohort 2:
Annual Progress Report, Implementation Plan Update, Expenditure Report Due
School Years 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27 Cohort 1 – Years Three through Five, and 
Cohort 2 – Year Two through Four: 
  • Implement programming to build on strengths & address identified needs
  • Increased coordination among school staff, expanded learning programs, CBOs, & parents / families
  • Increased voice of Collaborative members (families, students, staff, etc.) in school decisions
  • Increased school climate & school connectedness
  • Strengthened connection between school, home community results in improved student outcomes

June 2025

June 2026

 Cohorts 1 and 2: 
Annual Progress Report & Expenditure Report, Implementation Plan & Sustainability Plan Update
June 2027

Cohort 1:
End-of-Project Report (including Sustainability Plan) and Expenditure Report Due

 

Cohort 2:
Annual Progress Report & Expenditure Report, Implementation Plan Update, Sustainability Plan Update
School Year 2027-28

Cohort 2 – Year Five:

  • Implement programming to build on strengths & address identified needs
  • Increased coordination among school staff, expanded learning programs, CBOs, & parents / families
  • Increased voice of Collaborative members (families, students, staff, etc.) in school decisions
  • Increased school climate & school connectedness
  • Strengthened connection between school, home community results in improved student outcomes
June 2028

Cohort 2:
End-of-Project Report (including Sustainability Plan) and Expenditure Report Due

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Do Community Schools Work?

An evaluation of 20 initiatives nationwide shows that community schools have a positive impact on what matters most to students, parents, communities and schools.