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About the California Community Schools Partnership Program

The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) supports schools' efforts to partner with community agencies and local government to align community resources to improve student outcomes. These partnerships provide an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement.

Community school strategies can be an effective approach to mitigate the academic and social impacts of emergencies that affect local communities, improve school responsiveness to student and family needs, and to organize school and community resources to address barriers to learning. Community schools often include four evidence-informed programmatic features, which are aligned and integrated into high-quality, rigorous teaching and learning practices and environments:

Integrated support services;

Family and community engagement;

Collaborative leadership and practices for educators and administrators; and

Extended learning time and opportunities.

In 2021, the California legislature passed the California Community Schools Partnership Act ( California Education Code 8900-8902 ). In 2022, the legislature expanded the program by adding funds and extending the program to 2031.

California Community Schools Framework

Beyond the four programmatic features, the State Board of Education approved the California Community Schools Framework at their January 2022 meeting. The Framework drives both the design for and implementation strategies of the CCSPP.

Legislative Report

A report is required by California Education Code 8900-8902 to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on an annual basis until the conclusion of the CCSPP in 2031. The Legislative Report provide program updates and an evaluation of the CCSPP.

An Executive Summary of the CCSPP Legislative Report, or the full 2023 CCSPP Legislative Report (DOCX) are available to view.

Technical Assistance System

The CCSPP is supported by a system of support that includes a Lead Technical Assistance Center (TAC), Regional TACs and County Offices of Education.

Lead Technical Assistance Center

The Lead Technical Assistance Center, known as the State Transformational Assistance Center , is led by the Alameda County Office of Education in partnership with the University of California, Los Angeles Center for Community Schooling, the National Education Association and Californians for Justice.

Regional Technical Assistance Centers

The CCSPP Regional Transformational/Technical Assistance Centers provide technical assistance to potential applicants and grant recipients seeking to establish or expand community schools.

County Offices of Education

County Offices of Education, with two or more grantees in their county, receive funds to support the coordination of county-level government agencies, nonprofit community-based organizations, and other external partners to support regional community school's implementation.
2023-24 CCSPP Funding Profile for Coordination Grants
2022-23 CCSPP Funding Profile for Coordination Grants
Grants

There are three separate funding opportunities for the CCSPP.

Planning Grants
2022-23 CCSPP Funding Profile for Planning Grants
2021-22 CCSPP Funding Profile for Planning Grants
The CCSPP Planning Grants are for local educational agencies (LEAs) with no existing community schools. The grant awards are up to $200,000 for up to two-years. There were two rounds for Planning Grants.

Implementation Grants

The CCSPP Implementation Grants are for new community schools, or for the expansion or continuation of existing community schools. The grant awards are up to $500,000 annually. There are multiple rounds for Implementation Grants.

2023-24 CCSPP Funding Profile for Implementation Grants
2022-23 CCSPP Funding Profile for Implementation Grants
2021-22 CCSPP Funding Profile for Implementation Grants

Extension Grants

The CCSPP Extension Grants are for CCSPP Implementation grantees to extend CCSPP funding for an additional two years. The grant awards are up to $100,000 annually, beginning in the 2025-26 fiscal year. The California Department of Education will publish the CCSPP Extension Grant Request for Applications at a later date.

CCSPP Mailing List

Join the CCSPP-Info Mailing List to be notified, via e-mail, when new or updated information is available. To subscribe to the CCSPP-Info listserv, send a "blank" message to join-CCSPP-Info@mlist.cde.ca.gov.

Last Reviewed: Friday, February 23, 2024

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California Community Schools Partnership Program

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A community school is a "whole-child" school improvement strategy where the district and school work closely with teachers, students, families, and partners.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV1mrMwqBJU

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Why I love being a Community School Coordinator

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PUMBV5JhDco66V0b7uOu8krQlf282J4M/view

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0XEupCyhnE8&feature=youtu.be

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The Role of a Community Schools Coordinator

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Copy of Community Schools Committee Meeting 4.docx

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q93dwpo3QpuehVhaxmaJuKqjnHBxqRtm/view

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(You will need to make your own copy)

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This resource has great support for a listening tour, including sample agendas and checklists.

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National Center for Community Schools Toolkit

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National Center for Community Schools Toolkit

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Asset and Needs Assessment Brainstorming Tool

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Implementation Team Purpose Brainstorming Doc

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Implementation Team Purpose Brainstorming Doc

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(Needs Assessment starts on page 30)

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The CA Community Schools Learning Exchange (CSLX) and the National Center for Community Schools are proud to announce the Community Schools Fundamentals Workshop! From September 19-30, 2022, we will hold four two-day events in Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, and Fresno. To see dates for when we'll be in your region, and other details, see each location's registration link below.
Please note: The CS Fundamentals Workshop is specifically designed for teams - especially those that have received planning or implementation grants, or are interested in applying for state and/or federal community schools funding.
The workshops will serve primarily as a space for district, school, COE, and community partner teams to level set, identify collaboration opportunities, and build upon new and existing strategies for student success.

These sessions are designed to help you and your teams:

Use common language about what community schools are all about and what it takes for sustainable success;

Identify your community school muscles: local strengths, gaps, and opportunities;

Get tools and guidance on how to think about getting started, including leadership and engagement, creating a powerful team, community school coordinator(s), and forging strategic partnerships;

Build a shared understanding of how the CCSPP funds can strengthen your existing school/district/county priorities.

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The CA Community Schools Learning Exchange (CSLX) and the National Center for Community Schools are proud to announce the Community Schools Fundamentals Workshop! From September 19-30, 2022, we will hold four two-day events in Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, and Fresno.

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California Framework for Community Schools

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California Framework for Community Schools

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Buh8h9pvoOm5fLfIOn0t7qkuUHIF_bqwBqgaGSRuY_4/edit

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https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/ccspppg22faq.asp

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CCSPP Planning Grant FAQs (CA Dept of Education)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSP).

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FCSS 2022-23 Plans, Templates and Deadlines (updated monthly)

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FCSS 2022-23 Plans, Templates and Deadlines (updated monthly)

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddqALOn5cF9-VA4xoLZlLh29t26bh7K0iJKMRGNaS7M/edit

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FCSS 2022-23 Plans, Templates, and Deadlines_Master

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1akyHJj7tFsXdbPK-DRKuVN-KZ24peQ9QCjdyjyduukw/edit

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Framework: Essentials for Community Schools Transformation

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Framework: Essentials for Community Schools Transformation

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https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/media/3935/download?inline&file=CSF_Visual_Framework_Essentials_Community_School.pdf

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https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/community-schools-costing-tool

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1caRWbFxTHuwqr4ZBxAWgGX1uXx3oeDKV0WnyUpvFAdI/edit

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Create a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Docs to edit Word files. Free from Google.

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Community Schools Driver Diagram

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Community Schools Driver Diagram Template

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tIp9UOT4zlZeOZOQGVnjCqo6RZIzyCuPzev0eDffOvc/edit

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https://www.acoe.org/Page/2558

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State Transformational Assistance Center / Resources

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https://www.acoe.org/Page/2461

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Information sourced from:
Coalition for Community Schools
Learning Policy Institute, Community Schools: An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable School Improvement. June 2017

The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) defines a Community School as 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. Community schools then design their own curricula and programs to support the whole child and partner with community-based organizations (CBO) and local government agencies to align community resources to realize a shared vision for success. They improve student outcomes by addressing students' academic, cognitive, physical, mental, and social-emotional needs. In addition to orchestrating governmental and community resources, community schools meet the needs of children and youth by building a positive school climate and trusting relationships, along with rich learning opportunities that prepare all students to succeed in college, career, and life.

In order to address student, family and community needs, some community schools are open beyond the hours of the traditional school day for after school activities, which often include tutoring and enrichment activities for children, as well as workshops and community services. Many community schools operate year-round to serve both children and their families. Community schools are designed to intentionally and collaboratively address the economic and social barriers that are the underlying cause of the opportunity and achievement gaps.

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State Transformational Assistance Center / What is a Community School?

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Information sourced from: Coalition for Community Schools Learning Policy Institute, Community Schools: An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equitable School Improvement. June 2017 The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) defines a Community School as 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."

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JB9ZR-lxatfzmM_2xbHrcg8Icusyb2r58Ov9kjUKYhI/edit