Technical Assistance for Community Schools

Powerpoint Presentations from the 2002 Coalition National Forum
Over 50 workshops interactive workshops led by individuals with hands-on experience were offered that covered a variety of topics including how to develop and sustain a community school, building public support, engaging parents, using after school hours effectively, developing effective community school leaders and more. Slides from selected forum presentations can be found here.

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Sharing Classroom Space in After School Programs
Sharing space and resources is a fundamental component of community schools. Bringing together a wide range of services in one facility is cost-effective and provides a natural outreach mechanism. However, weaving theory into practice requires patience, open communication and courtesy.

Here are key lessons learned and anecdotes on sharing classroom space between regular school day staff and extended day staff. They reflect the hands-on experience of people working in afterschool programs.

The California Center for Community-School Partnerships (CCC-SP)
The California Center for Community-School Partnerships (CCC-SP) is designed to provide training and technical services to local partnerships seeking to develop learning supports and services through community-school partnerships.

The Center for Community-School Partnerships has developed tools and resources that address issues of sustainability, collaboration and community assessment. Click on the above link to learn more about how the Center can help your community school initiative.

National Youth Development Information Center Web Site
The NYDIC website is a valuable source of information on youth development research, programs, policies, and funding. It was created by the National Collaboration for Youth, a Coalition partner.

The No Child Left Behind Act and Community Schools
This special edition of Community Schools Online summarizes the important implications of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 for community school advocates.

Community School Coordinator
The new ESEA legislation emphasizes coordination of public and private programs at the school site. This is the work of a Community School Coordinator. This person also reduces the burden of management on the principal. Title I could be a long term funding source for these positions.

The Chicago Public schools recently created this position in its personnel sturcuture. Click on the above link for a complete position description provided by the Chicago Public schools.

Non-Regulatory Guidance Draft for 21st Century Community Learning Centers

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The United States Department of Education has issued a Non-Regulatory Guidance Draft for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. The purpose of this program is to provide students with academic enrichment activities during non-school hours that reinforce and complement the regular academic programs, and by offering students' families opportunities for literacy education and other related educational development.

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