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I’m located in a smaller rural town in NH, representing the non-profit and early education sectors. We are strengthening our community model and hope to include our school district soon, as we already have an emerging and growing in strength, relationship with another area district.

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We have willing partners and some common areas of need that will hopefully help us focus in a way that leads to steady and sustainable growth in Concord—not building an initiative that ends after funding ends but rather can become the way we “do” public education in Concord. - Ellen, CSD

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Engage the families we serve at our center to assess needs to tailor our initiatives towards them

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We received the federal grant - super bright spot! Luckily we received a UNH grant that helped support our initial work!

Aimee Kereage

Manchester

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My name is Jacinta, I’m an ESL teacher and I’m from International Institute of New England, which is one of the Community Partners in the Manchester Community School Project. (Beech and Gossler schools) A bright spot for me was attending the Gossler Ice Cream and Raffle night in April and connecting with a lot of ELL parents who might be interested in attending the ESL workshops that we are working on getting started during this next year.

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Learning how other districts sustain the implantation of the community school model

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We have a early childhood coalition and have hosted family engagement events that have been successful. Such as a Book Mobile in the summer and a book/character event in conjunction with the Children’s Museum of NH. - Kerry Martinelli, Somersworth, NH

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We have a early childhood coalition and have hosted family engagement events that have been successful. Such as a Book Mobile in the summer and a book/character event in conjunction with the Children’s Museum of NH. - Kerry Martinelli, Somersworth, NH

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Our social workers have strong relationships with families and their home visiting practices are fundamental to the success of students.

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Build student programming as a partner within the school. Support educators and families. 

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Build student programming as a partner within the school. Support educators and families. 

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Bri - Granite YMCA

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Consideration and learning of resources that could sustain some of the new initiatives. 

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Consideration and learning of resources that could sustain some of the new initiatives. 

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Stephanie Savard

Manchester NH

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We are from the smallest city in NH and started an early childhood coalition six years ago. We have been able to make great connections with community partners, organizations, and the school has recognized and supported our work, which has lead us to the embark on our journey of starting a community school model.

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Student feedback on after school programs from post-program surveys indicated increased sense of belonging and opportunities to try new things.

Talbot Community School, Portland, ME

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This year, I hosted 4 family engagement nights which were very well attended!

With collaboration with UNH-Cooperative Extension, I provided a Healthy Eating night where family’s left with materials and resources on navigating choosy eaters and developing healthy eating habits and children left with a MyPlate that encourages healthy meal choices.

Most recently, I hosted a Dental Hygiene Night and partnered with our local community college Dental program that provided all children with free dental screenings and referrals to set up with pediatric dental providers.

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University of Vermont + Agency of Education Research Practice Practice Partnership on community schools

Collaborative community school

Site visits and listening to the amazing work happening across schools

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How we can best support schools and increase family involvement. How to get students excited again with school. 

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How we can best support schools and increase family involvement. How to get students excited again with school. 

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Bri Hess - Granite YMCA

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Manchester was awarded the full service community school grant. 2.5 Million over the next Five years.

Nicole Doherty

Manchester NH.

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Manchester - we got the federal grant!  Super bright spot ❤️. Luckily received a UNH grant before that helped with providing us a base for successful application. 

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Manchester - we got the federal grant!  Super bright spot ❤️. Luckily received a UNH grant before that helped with providing us a base for successful application. 

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The diversity of community resources engaged as partners for community schools initiatives. 

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The diversity of community resources engaged as partners for community schools initiatives. 

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Stephanie Savard

Amoskeag Health

Manchester NH

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Very enthusiastic School Board

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more funding. MONEY

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Multiple districts in our state are working toward building the foundation needed for a community school model.

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Successfully expanding the YSTAY program in Manchester down to elementary school

Bri Hess - Granite YMCA

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This year’s conference theme is Leveling Up for Success.

4:45 PM | Begin

4:45 - 4:55 PM | Overview

5:00 - 5:10 PM | Community Builder and Networking

5:10 - 5:30 PM | Bright Spots

5:30 - 5:50 PM | I and the We

5:50 - 6:00 PM | Next Steps

6:00 PM | End