What is a community school?
"A community school is any school serving pre-Kindergarten through high school students using a “whole-child” approach, with “an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement.” As a school improvement strategy, community school initiatives enable the local education agency (LEA) and school to work closely with educators, students, and families to understand and address the unique needs, assets, and aspirations of the school community."
Vision
The TCOE Community Schools Team envisions a future where the school is the hub of its community, practicing collaborative leadership through family and community engagement, caring for the whole-person, and co-creating meaningful learning opportunities.
Mission
The TCOE Community Schools Team mission is to grow and empower school and district teams to co-create community schools. This is achieved by communicating with care, building trusting relationships, and providing quality support.
TCOE Community Schools Team
John Davis
Administrator
(559) 302-3648 Ext. 3117
John.Davis@tcoe.org
Carin Hernandez
CCSPP Coordinator
(559) 651-3022 Ext. 3966
Carin.Hernandez@tcoe.org
Sue Wallace-Sims
CCSPP Director
(559) 651-3022 Ext. 3955
Sue.Sims@tcoe.org
Delia Martinez
CCSPP Coordinator
(559) 651-3022 Ext. 3967
Delia.Martinez@tcoe.org
2024-2025 Annual Reporting
The CCSPP reporting window is now open! The Annual Progress Reports (APRs) serve as a tools for assessing implementation efforts and fostering reflection as part of a continuous improvement process. The APRs should be developed by each CCSPP shared decision-making team or council to ensure active participation from students, staff, families, and community partners. This collaborative process encourages teams to reflect on achievements and identify areas for growth.
Planning Grantees
Local Educational Agency-Level APR
- Due June 30, 2025
- Submit via Qualtrics
- LEAs can use this Google Doc to collaborate and draft responses
- Due September 12, 2025
- Submit via email: CCSPP@cde.ca.gov
Implementation Grantees
- Due June 30, 2025
- Submit via Qualtrics
- Sites can use this Google Doc to collaborate and draft responses
- Present Implementation Plan to governing board
- Post Implementation Plan on school website
- COHORTS 1 & 2 ONLY: Submit a sustainability plan
Local Educational Agency-Level APR
- Due July 30, 2025
- Submit via Qualtrics
- LEAs can use this Google Doc to collaborate and draft responses
- Due September 12, 2025
- Submit via email: CCSPP@cde.ca.gov
APR Guidance and Resources
Contact the TCOE Community Schools Team or visit the CS Calendar of Events to find virtual and in-person opportunities for support from TCOE, the Central Valley R-TAC, and the S-TAC.
Events & Activities
Community Schools Community of Transformative Practice (CoTP)
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This CoTP meeting (1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) is designed to offer support to LEAs and sites interested in community schools work, as well as technical assistance to CCSPP grantees. Each CoTP meeting will be followed by optional networking time (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
Community Schools Office Hours
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Office Hours is a live, informal chat during which attendees have the opportunity to ask general and site-specific questions regarding community schools and the CCSPP grant.
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Community Schools Essentials is a workshop designed to equip participants with fundamental skills and knowledge around the community schools framework. TCOE encourages anyone seeking to explore the foundational aspects of community schools to attend.
Community Schools Calendar of Events 2024 - 2025
The CCSPP Calendar of Events includes CCSPP events hosted by TCOE, RTAC, and STAC. We encourage periodic review of the calendar, as events and information are added as they become available.
Resources
Annual Progress Report Resources
Community-Based Learning Resources
Sustainability Resources