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This toolkit is designed to equip community school practitioners and partners in Idaho with the resources they need to secure funding, engage local support, and share their impact. Inside, you’ll find guidance on grant writing, leveraging partnerships, navigating federal funding opportunities, and advocating for your community school through storytelling and site visits. Additionally, real-life experts showcase how Idaho schools have successfully sustained and expanded their community school efforts during a recorded panel discussion.

This guide is a resource for understanding, implementing, and thriving as a community school in New York State. It emphasizes how community schools use strategies like Multi-Tiered System of Supports lntegrated (MTSS-1), culturally responsive-sustaining education practices (CRSE), and social emotional learning (SEL) to ensure every student thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment. By leveraging collaborative leadership structures, stakeholders collaboratively drive the work to align with the diverse needs of their communities. Whether you're just beginning to explore community schools or are seeking to strengthen your existing strategy, you'll find valuable information and practical resources in this guide.

The following suggestions offer different actions you and your organization can take to have your voice heard about the impact of Community Schools. They range from educational to advocacy to lobbying that can be used at the local, state, and/or federal levels. Even if your representative is not on a decision-making committee, they still have a vote, and every vote counts! It is up to your discretion to decide what action(s) are best for you and your organization.

An overview of evidence showing how Community Schools are a highly effective strategy for improving student success by integrating academic supports, family engagement, and community partnerships.