TCOE | California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)

California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)

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."

(California Community Schools Framework)

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.

Supports to address out-of-school learning barriers for students and families

Enrichment activities outside of the regular school day

Involvement in student learning is encouraged

Shared responsibility for student success

(Learning Policy Institute)

John Davis
Administrator
(559) 302-3648, Ext. 3117
John.Davis@tcoe.org

Sue Wallace-Sims
Community Schools Coach
559-651-3022 Ext. 3955
Sue.Sims@tcoe.org

Carin Hernandez
Community Schools Project Coordinator
559-909-6259
Carin.Hernandez@tcoe.org

Events & Activities

Community Schools: Tell Me More

Time
9:00-10:00 a.m.

Date
September 16, 2026

Location
Virtual

Join the Community Schools: Tell Me More virtual information session where school and LEA staff will learn about the California Community Schools Framework and the foundational steps for successful implementation. Participants will also receive the latest updates on the California Community Schools Apportionments Program.

Whole Child Community of Practice

Time
9:00-11:00 a.m.

Date
September 23, 2026
December 9, 2026
February 25, 2027
April 7, 2027

Location
TCOE (Doe Complex)
TBD
TCOE (Doe Complex)
TCOE (Doe Complex)

Community Schools and Foster and Homeless Youth Education Services (FHYS) are working with TCOE departments and community partners around a shared commitment to supporting the whole child. Please join the Whole Child CoP for the opportunity to do some cross-program collaboration, shared learning, and strategic planning.

Community Schools: Roadshow

Time
1:30-3:30 p.m.

Date
October 21, 2026

Location
Woodlake Unified school District

Join the TCOE Community Schools Team for a series of engaging site visits designed to showcase the great work happening at community schools across Tulare County. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from community school leaders, explore strategies for successful implementation, tour school facilities, and connect with other local community schools.

Community Schools Events Calendar

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.

Storytelling Videos

Check out these inspiring stories that showcase how local districts and schools are implementing the Community Schools Framework to strengthen student, family, and community outcomes.

A special thank you to the districts and schools who shared their stories, and to the Central Valley R-TAC for sponsoring these videos and highlighting this important work.