The Coalition for Community Schools has developed a Rational and Results Framework, which makes the case for community schools as a primary vehicle for increasing student success and strengthening families and community. We also, define specific results that community schools seek—both in terms of how they function and in relationship to the well being of students, families and communities.  To help you collect data in these 9 results areas, we have created step by step Community Schools Evaluation Toolkit. To learn more about a specific result, click on the corresponding box below.

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Short-term Result Areas:

• Children are ready to enter school.
• Students attend school consistently.
• Students are actively involved in learning and their community.
• Families are increasingly involved in their children's education.
• Schools are engaged with families and communities.

Long-term Result Areas:

• Students succeed academically.
• Students are healthy: physically, socially and emotionally.
• Students live and learn in a safe, supportive, & stable environment.
• Communities are desirable places to live.

Desired Impact:

• Students graduate ready for college, careers, and citizenship.

This section uses the 9 result areas are used to organize community schools publications and research. You will be able to find relevant material based on the result that you choose.