COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 101For School Name Elementary | 2014-2015

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WHAT IS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL

A community school is a place and a network of partnerships between the school and the community that help children learn, families succeed, neighborhoods engage and communities thrive.

With support and resources from the community, community schools care for the whole child – academically, emotionally, physically and socially.

VIDEO: WHAT IS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL

THIS VIDEO PRODUCED IN 2013 BY

THE OAKLAND UNIFIED

SCHOOLS DISTRICT IN OAKLAND, CA: THE

NATION’S FIRST FULL-

SERVICE COMMUNITY

SCHOOL DISTRICT

http://www.communityschools.org//aboutschools/video_what_is_a_community_school.aspx

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AROUND THE NATION

Community Schools are supported and guided by two national organizations that exist to build the capacity of schools, districts, community partners and government agencies to implement the community school strategy for student success:

National Coalition for Community SchoolsInstitute for Educational Leadership, Washington D.C.

National Center for Community SchoolsChildren’s Aid Society, New York City

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AROUND THE NATION

TACSI is part of more than 100 community school initiatives across the country, all addressing the realities that face today’s schools and educators:

Cultural disconnects Disengaged students Poverty Too much unstructured time Unaddressed health needs Low attendance and chronic absenteeism Unsafe school environments Overburdened and under resourced schools

HOW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIFFER

CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL MODEL

HOW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIFFER

COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL

“Apps” might include Engaging Instruction, Expanded Learning Opportunities, Health and Social Support, Community Engagement, Early Childhood Development, Family Engagement or Youth Development Activities

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HOW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIFFER

Community schools take a “whole child” approach to education, addressing any barriers that may affect a child’s ability to learn. This means there is intention behind every partnership, program and service to ensure no child is overlooked.

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HOW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIFFER

In a traditional school, teaching is what happens.

In a community school,we also create the conditions so that teaching and learning can happen.

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HOW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIFFER

In a traditional school, school is for students.

In a community school, school is for the students, their families and the community.

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HOW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIFFER

In a traditional school, education is the sole responsibility of the school.

In a community school,education is the sharedresponsibility of thefamilies, the school and the community.

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WHAT IS TACSI

The Tulsa Area Community Schools Initiative (TACSI) is a collaboration between 17 Tulsa Public Schools and eight Union Public Schools, locally unified under a national education reform strategy known as Community Schools.

Gilcrease Elementary is one of 25 Community Schools in Tulsa County.

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WHAT IS TACSI

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WHO GUIDES TACSI’S WORK

TACSI Management Team- Consists of TPS and Union Superintendents, Public Education Leaders, University Leaders

TACSI Steering Committee- Consists of Education and Community Leaders and existing TACSI Partners

TACSI Resource Center- Part of the Community Service Council; Provide training, consultation, facilitation and advocacy to support the implementation of the community schools philosophy in Tulsa

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WHAT GUIDES TACSI’S WORK

THREE PILLARSFOR STUDENT SUCCESS:

Culture and Climate

Achievement

Attendance

SEVEN CORE COMPONENTS:

Early Childhood

Family & Community Engagement

Health/Health Education

Lifelong Learning

Mental Health/Social Services

Neighborhood Development

Youth Development/Out of School Time

SIX CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING:

Instruction/Curriculum

Student Engagement

Whole Child Needs

Collective Trust

Culture & Climate

Student Transitions

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SCHOOL NAME: A COMMUNITY SCHOOL

School Name Elementary became a Community School in Year Here

All full-service Community Schools have a Community School Coordinator to facilitate the implementation and management of the development of community school activities, events, programs and services.

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SCHOOL NAME: OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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SCHOOL NAME: OUR SITE TEAM

A Community School Site Team is the focused planning committee behind every successful community school. Create a shared vision Identify desired results Align and integrate the work of partners within the school

In 2013-2014, School Name’s Site Team prioritized Youth Development/Out of School Time, Health & Health Education, Mental Health/Social Services, Family & Community Engagement

This year, our Site Team prioritizing improving Culture & Climate, Increasing Attendance, and improving Achievement.

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SCHOOL NAME: ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

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COMMUNITY SCHOOL FUNDS

Community School funds, or “Site Funds” are available for the purpose of implementing programs, services and events that will address the school’s top priorities.

The Site Team meets to collectively decide how funds will be used for the year and should be inline with the school’s overall improvement plan

Funds are managed by the TACSI Resource Center and approved by the TACSI Management Team.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

tacsi.org

communityschools.org

nationalcenterforcommunityschools.org