Community Schools

What is a Community School?

Community schools represent a whole-child, whole-school evidenced-based model for equitable school improvement. Districts and schools work closely with teachers, students, and families, as well as partnering with community agencies and local governments to align community resources and enhance student outcomes.

¿Qué es una escuela comunitaria?

A whole-child, whole-school model for equitable school improvement

Integrated Student Supports / Apoyos Estudiantiles Integrados

The image depicts various integrated student support services, including counseling, medical care, and social services, with diverse individuals interacting and receiving assistance.

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.

Un miembro del personal dedicado coordina los programas de apyo para abordar las barreras de aprendizaje fuera de la escuela para los estudiantes y las familias.
Los servicios de salud mental y física apoyan el éxito de los estudiantes.

Expanded Learning Time and Opportunities / Mayor tiempo de aprendizaje y oportunidades

The image depicts an indoor greenhouse-like space with a person tending to plants, and a separate room with people engaged in various learning activities.

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

Los programas extracurriculares, de fin de semana y de Verano brindan instrucción académica y apoyo individualizado.
Las actividades de enriquecimiento enfatizan el aprendizaje del mundo real y la resolución de problemas comunitarios.

Active Family and Community Engagement / Participación active de la familia y la comunidad

The image depicts an active family and community engagement scene, with a group of diverse individuals interacting in a classroom-like setting, and a sign that reads %22My family, My family%22 prominently displayed.

Promoting interaction among families, administration, and teachers helps families to be more involved in the decisions about their children's education.
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.

Promover la interacción entre las familias, la administración y los maestros ayuda a las familias a involucrarse más en las decisions sobre la educación de sus hijos.
Las escuelas funcionan como centros vecinales. Hay opurtunidades educativas para adultos, y los miembros de la familia pueden compartir sus historias y servir como socios iguales para promover el éxito de los estudiantes.

Collaborative Leadership and Practices / Liderazgo colaborativo y práctica

The image depicts a group of people engaged in collaborative leadership and practices, with a building model in the center of the scene.

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

Los padres, estudiantes, maestros, directores y socios de la comunidad construyen una cultura de aprendizaje professional confianza collective y responsabilidad compartida utilizando estrategias como equipos de liderazgo en el sitio y comunidades de aprendizaje de maestros.