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Every child deserves a COMMUNITY SCHOOL!

èßäÊÓƵ (PPS) is focused on implementing the community èßäÊÓƵs model at a number of Elementary/(P)K8 Title I èßäÊÓƵs because we believe that community èßäÊÓƵs are a powerful tool to address the diverse needs of our communities and support a more equitable education system.

Key factors of PPS Community Schools:

• Holistic Approach to Education: Community èßäÊÓƵs recognize that student social/emotional success is rooted in academic success. Communities èßäÊÓƵs provide a range of integrated student supports, such as health services, mental health counseling, mentoring, and enrichment activities to address the barriers that may prevent èßäÊÓƵ from learning effectively.
• Stronger Family and Community Engagement: Community èßäÊÓƵs actively involve families and community partners in the educational process. This collaborative approach fosters stronger relationships, builds trust, and empowers communities to take ownership of their èßäÊÓƵs.
• Equity and Social Justice: Community èßäÊÓƵs prioritize addressing systemic inequities and providing targeted support to historically underserved èßäÊÓƵ. By focusing on the specific needs of each community, they strive to create a more just and inclusive learning environment for all èßäÊÓƵ.
• Improved Student Outcomes: Research shows that community èßäÊÓƵs can lead to increased student attendance, improved academic performance, and higher graduation rates. By collaborating with the community and providing comprehensive support, they help èßäÊÓƵ reach their full potential.

In summary, PPS believes in community èßäÊÓƵs because we see them as a vital strategy for creating a more equitable, supportive, and successful educational experience for all èßäÊÓƵ.

The Community School Model

In PPS, we center èßäÊÓƵ. Through the community èßäÊÓƵ model, we are best able to support our learners through collaborative, data-driven decision-making, a culture of belonging, and expanded opportunities for our èßäÊÓƵ and families. In most of the PPS community èßäÊÓƵs, SUN èßäÊÓƵ programming, site coordination, and services are a key fixture of any of their èßäÊÓƵ communities. SUN is an essential partner in a full-service community èßäÊÓƵ model!

Link to Resources

More information about the community èßäÊÓƵ model:

(CIS) is a national organization focused on surrounding èßäÊÓƵ with a community of support, empowering them to èßäÊÓƵ in èßäÊÓƵ and achieve in life. Working directly inside more than 2,500 èßäÊÓƵ and community sites across the country, CIS connects kids to caring adults and community resources designed to support them with success. With a proven mix of evidence-based practice and human capital, we do whatever it takes to empower kids to realize their full potential.

In PPS, Communities in Schools (CIS) is supporting the implementation of the community èßäÊÓƵ model by providing financial support, guidance, and training. Due to our partnership with CIS, we have been able to fund 20 community èßäÊÓƵ site coordinators in 20 Title 1 èßäÊÓƵs!