California Community Schools Partnership Program

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.”1  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.

1-Coalition for Community Schools
CA Community Schools Framework 

California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)

The 4 Pillars of Community Schools:

Integrated Student Supports
Expanded and Enriched Learning Opportunities
Active Family and Community Engagement
Collaborative Leadership