Academy for Community Schools Development IV Stages of Development In A CAS Community School

CAS Stages of Development in a Community School Exploring /Awareness Emerging Maturing Excelling Developed by The Children's Aid Society, National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools

CAS Stages of Development Seven Key Domains Management & governance Staffing Programs & services Parental involvement Community involvement Evaluation Sustainability Developed by The Children's Aid Society, National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools

Exploring ~ Whys, Who says, What ifs, Why Can’t, Let us! Questions & Commitment Developed by The Children's Aid Society, National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools

Emerging - The Roller Coaster! Just Do Something! Developed by The Children's Aid Society, National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools

Maturing~ Applying Lessons Learned Confident, Steady, Intentional, Growth Developed by The Children's Aid Society, National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools

Excelling ~ Mastery, Learning & Capacity Building Partnership, Continuous Improvement Developed by The Children's Aid Society, National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools

Lessons for All Stages It’s all about relationships “Quick Wins”/ “Yes in your heart” Coherence, Comprehensiveness and Commitment Keep the end in mind - Resilient Kids/Families Staggered implementation Become a Learning Organization Developed by The Children's Aid Society, National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools

Contact Information The Children’s Aid Society National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools 4600 Broadway, NYC, NY 10040 Tel: 212- 569-2866 Fax: 212- 544-7609 Email: ta@Childrensaidsociety.org Developed by The Children's Aid Society, National Technical Assistance Center for Community Schools