Critical Conditions Learning Series Community Schools PHL by Kimberly Sterin https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei 1. What hidden needs have emerged in your school community this spring? 2. What tools or practices are helping you uncover needs below the surface? en-us 2025-06-30 13:31:10 UTC 2025-09-08 18:54:06 UTC hello@padlet.com All in category https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506321678 2025-06-30 18:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506321678 All things listed https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506321752 2025-06-30 18:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506321752 Sped Services https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506321931 2025-06-30 18:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506321931 Language Support https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322149 English lessons that are accessible (i.e. at times and locations)

]]> 2025-06-30 18:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322149 AJ Ballard, Community Schools Coordinator Frankford https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322450 Healthy food that's culturally familiar

]]> 2025-06-30 18:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322450 Housing and Clothing https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322511 2025-06-30 18:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322511 Food Distribution/Clothing https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322859 At GWHS (Darcel/CSC) we host food distribution every week. We partner with PhilAbundance for fresh produce and shelf items. In addition, we partnered with Our Closet for providing a personal shopping experience for students and families.


After having collab/support team meetings, we were able to hear from school staff and even students on the needs necessary.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322859 Job Support https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322875 Ways for people who are undocumented to earn money

]]> 2025-06-30 18:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506322875 Lilibeth Castillo, CC KHSA https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323002 Some families lost their job due to immigration issues. Some decided not to go to work or send the students to school because they were afraid of ICE

]]> 2025-06-30 18:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323002 Lauren Rowland - School District of Philadelphia FACE https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323033 Some undocumented families have become increasingly fearful of attending school/community events because of ICE

]]> 2025-06-30 18:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323033 Homework Help Programs https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323138 Preferably after school

]]> 2025-06-30 18:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323138 Know Your Rights https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323193 Workshops to support students and family members concerned about increased ICE activity in our community

]]> 2025-06-30 18:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323193 Family engagement - person-to-person discussions. Being available to families to address issues https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323222 2025-06-30 18:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323222 L Castillo https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323256 Trauma of feeling hunted by authorities.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323256 Community building https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323439 Post-COVID, many people are trying to rediscover what being in community with others should and could look like. The world feels scary to many

]]> 2025-06-30 18:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323439 Duane Wilkins, Wright CSC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323529 Food security is a need at our school, however, through the weekly food distribution we are able to meet the need. I do have some parents who because of pride will not come to the distribution.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323529 L Castillo https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323725 Language support, tutoring support

]]> 2025-06-30 18:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323725 AJ, CSC FKD https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323733 Mental health counseling for students/families impacted by ICE raids

]]> 2025-06-30 18:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506323733 https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324181 Housing. The surrounding neighborhood, and much of West Philadelphia, is quickly gentrifying, and our families are often easily displaced due to a lack of known titles/deeds. Additionally, our school serves 2 local shelters.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324181 Mediation practices VS Suspension https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324204 2025-06-30 18:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324204 Food, Clothing, Diapers & Hygiene Products https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324207 We offer resource pantry distributions twice per week at Southwark. Many family members who work cash jobs lost jobs or had their hours cut this spring and sought out more support with basic needs.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324207 Navigation/Advocacy https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324271 Trying to understand how to navigate a difficult school/school system without knowing where to start can be incredibly intimidating and frustrating

]]> 2025-06-30 18:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324271 Educational Needs https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324456 Educational needs such as assistance with IEP development & becoming informed of Truancy processes and policy.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324456 Duane Wilkins, Wright CSC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324638 I observed a big need for mental health services with in our building. We do have an in school community based mental health services, however, I deem it important that we receive more parent participation.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324638 AJ Ballard, CSC FKD https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324662 Shadowing opportunities for college + career before 12th grade, learning about what's available inside + out of city

]]> 2025-06-30 18:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324662 Big Brother, Big Sister Mentorship program https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324986 We have our Rites of Passage young male initiative program and have seen a significant improvement in classroom manners, participation, and grades!


]]> 2025-06-30 18:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506324986 Housing https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325411 Rents are rising in South Philadelphia. Many landlords are not willing to rent to tenants if they do not have credit established in the US.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325411 https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325449 Tutoring and Language Support


]]> 2025-06-30 18:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325449 360 Feedback https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325494 Not only should we survey the clients we serve but from our peers, other schools, and our staff to encourage the community to advocate and use their voices.

]]> 2025-06-30 18:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325494 Attendance https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325685 Here at Wright we used our SISL to monitor the students attendance. In addition, we did many incentives to get the children excited about attending school. Wright was noted by the school district for the great improvement of attendance. We now rank #1 in approvement for the district.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325685 Quarterly Meeting https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325989 This can be with the principal, CSC, partners, parents, and students. Everyone has a voice that we can learn from! Done on a quarterly basis and it's something our parents can look forward to.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506325989 https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326030 Possible rotational conflict and resolution workshops or prep classes.


]]> 2025-06-30 19:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326030 Literacy https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326287 Approximately 52% of adults in Philadelphia are considered FUNCTIONALLY ILLITERATE. Adult Ed is needed

]]> 2025-06-30 19:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326287 AJ, CSC FKD https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326563 Peer to peer and adult to student workshops on Violence prevention, emotional regulation, knowing your rights, financial literacy

]]> 2025-06-30 19:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326563 https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326630 Housing, Healthcare and Food

]]> 2025-06-30 19:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326630 Extracurricular https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326720 There has been a great voice for extracurricular at our school. Due to our OST program, we have seen an increase to our students attendance. Parents are asking for more cultural events for our students.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326720 Collaboration & communication https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326766 Continued ongoing collaboration with Core Partners and attending Core Partner Meetings... as a way to unite and build a comprehensive communicative process for concrete outcomes, updates and feedback.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506326766 Language access for mental health https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506327111 Our STEP team does a phenomenal job supporting students with behavioral health, but students and family members would benefit from more mental health support and therapeutic activities in their home languages

]]> 2025-06-30 19:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506327111 https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506327695 Yes, I agree with Karisa about workshops to support students and family members concerned about increased ICE activity in our community.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506327695 Housing https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506327807 Student-led campaigns, neighborhood walks to hand out information, MTSS and case management

]]> 2025-06-30 19:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506327807 Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506328712 We can support through consistency and building rapport.


For example:

Relationship building with officer presence in the school, both in uniform and civilian clothing, this can build and foster relationships within the building. This teaches the families how to articulate their needs in the midst of adversity. This can strengthen families and their relationship toward law enforcement.


]]> 2025-06-30 19:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506328712 Surveys https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506328891 We have done surveys through the school district, in house surveys, partners surveys, and through our OST.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506328891 Housing https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329136 Parent circles, monthly student check-ins for our most marginalized populations

]]> 2025-06-30 19:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329136 https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329260 Town Hall, School Visits, Home Visits, Family Forum engagement and community neighborhood walks.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329260 Food Security Surveys https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329561 We had several interviews with parents on how our food security is leveling up. This data is helping me to formulate how we move forward with our food security program.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329561 Weekly Check-ins https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329697 At GW we meet weekly with the principal. leadership team and support team to discuss progress and needs.


In addition, we have young ambassadors that provide student voice for GW.


]]> 2025-06-30 19:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329697 Family concerns https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329767 This is the time of year where we go back and look at the number of family concerns that came into the FACE Office throughout the year. It helps us better train our staff and let the relevant offices know where families are experiencing the greatest issues


]]> 2025-06-30 19:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506329767 Attendance Reports https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506330241 We use attendance percentage reports and the district's Qlik dashboards for attendance to look for data trends and design and evaluate Tier 2 attendance interventions for specific groups of students, such as specific grades, students who were chronically absent the previous year, or newcomer English learners.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506330241 Office Hours https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506330511 The FACE Office is beginning to offer more office hours to teachers and leaders to give them a chance to troubleshoot with staff on a more informal, as-needed basis

]]> 2025-06-30 19:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506330511 https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506330574 Family Engagement Survey, Intergrated Case Management Services, and MTSS.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506330574 Housing https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506330635 Arcgic maps, student and family tracker

]]> 2025-06-30 19:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506330635 More than one source of feedback is critical https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506331291 This spring, we did both a digital survey of parents/guardians AND in-person listening sessions. Different people and communities want to interact in different ways, so multiple entry points are critical for a well-rounded understanding of what families are thinking

]]> 2025-06-30 19:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506331291 Not the first go-to https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506332214 I believe surveys should be one form of feedback, not the first and maybe only. We don't always share results with families or directly address the concerns people voice in a survey. If the "feedback loop" is not closed, people lose trust that you're listening.

]]> 2025-06-30 19:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506332214 Student Leaders https://padlet.com/kimsterin23/1l48aq633iiq4vei/wish/3506332666 We have adopted making our upper grades student leaders for the younger students. In addition, we are using students from our local high school to come assist with our students for community service hours.

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