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Community Schools: A Strategy, Not a Program Sarah Jonas Director of Regional Initiatives

Children’s Aid Society  Serves New York's neediest children and families at more than 40 locations.  A Leader in firsts – all CAS initiatives: first free school lunch program, first industrial school for poor children, first day care program for working mothers and first visiting nurse service  Cutting edge of children’s services Carrera Adolescent Sexuality and Pregnancy Prevention Program Community School Model Foster Care approach and systems

CAS Community Schools  Partner with the New York City Department of Education since 1992  Strategic Opportunity is the Intersection of capacity and need.  16 schools –some have 3 schools in one building (referred to as a “campus model”)  15 public schools, one charter school  2013 NYS Education Commission Report cites as a “Model of Education-Centered Comprehensive Programs”

“Could someone help me with these? I’m late for math class.” Scott Spencer

A Strategy for What? A strategy for organizing the resources of the community around student success… Pat Harvey, Former Superintendent St. Paul Public Schools

What is a Community School? A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, services, supports and opportunities leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. Coalition for Community Schools

Another Definition… A community school is characterized by:  Extended Services  Extended Hours  Extended Relationships (“swinging door”)

CAS Developmental Triangle EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CORE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES Child Family Community

Results of CAS Community Schools  Improved academic performance—ELA and Math  Higher attendance rates—Students and Teachers  Positive school climate  Improved school safety  Greater parent involvement  Improved student-teacher relationships  Community benefits, such as better use of public buildings and safer neighborhoods  Teachers able to focus on education

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