Research Practice Network
The Research Practice Network will:
Create, maintain, and execute a research agenda focused on improving implementation and outcomes for students, community schools, families, and community members;
Serve as a clearinghouse for research and implementation level best practices;
Convene community school stakeholders around areas for collaboration and joint research;
Identify new funding streams to support high-quality research on community schools
Learn more about the goals and direction of the Research Practice Network.
Click here for IEL CCS Research Practice Networking Toronto Convening Notes!
Join the Network!
Join our Research Practice Network to connect with, share, learn from, and collaborate with researchers and practitioners from the Community Schools field as well as receiving timely announcements of new research and funding opportunities. Please send an email to ccsrpn@iel.org and specify "Join the RPN" in the email subject.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Webinars
Powerful Learning: Addressing Real World Issues through Community School Classrooms
May 29, 2019, 1-2 p.m. Eastern Time, Click for RSVP!
Late June: Topic to be determined
Mid September: Topic to be determined
Late October: Topic to be determined
Mid November: Topic to be determined
Funding Opportunities
U.S. Department of Education: Office of Innovation & Improvement.
U.S. Department of Education: 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Research & Publications
Community School Standards
Whole Child Framework
Community Schools Playbook
Community Schools as an Effective School Improvement Strategy
A Framework for More and Better Learning through Community Schools Partnerships
LPI/NEPC: Research Brief
LPI/NEPC: Research Synthesis
Click Here for Recent Community School Studies
Contact us!
Please email us at ccsrpn@iel.org if you are interested in partnering with us to host a webinar / event, collaborate on a new opportunity, or etc.