Comm unity Schools September 1, 2015 “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” -African Proverb In Partnership with
Our Comm unity School Mental Model OUR FOUNDATION Children’s Aid Society of New York Community Schools –The Children’s Aid Society of NY joined in partnership with NY Public Schools in 1989 to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing pressing needs of children and families . A community school was developed in Washington Heights as the focal point in the community to which children and parents turn for a wide range of supports and services. The school would reach for the highest educational standards and contain all the health, welfare, and youth development services of the large social services organization. CAS now has more than 20 community schools and operates the National Center for Community Schools in New York.
What is a Comm unity School? “Both a place and set of partnerships between a school and other community resources. It’s integrated focus on academics, services, and supports leads to improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. --Coalition for Community Schools
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Our Comm unity School Formula 4 + 3 + 1 = CS At least 4 Key Core Partners sharing governance and development 3 Angles for Success 1 Big Commitment
4 Key Core Partners School – Committed Superintendent and Principal Non-Profit/Community-Based Provider -Has connections to the school, businesses, organizations, community, and residents. University – Present in the Community Healthcare – Community-Based * One Coordinating Entity
3 Angles for Success Children’s Aid Society’s Developmental Triangle Expanded Learning Opportunities s e c i Health: v r Physical, After School e S Behavioral, Tutoring, t Social/Emotional, Mentoring, r o Hunger, Enrichment Clubs p p Homelessness, (art, dance, u Poverty, music) S Adverse Childhood e Youth Community v Experiences (abuse, Empowerment, i s neglect), n Youth e Parent/child Development Family h e Incarceration r p m Child o C Director Manages Integration Core Instructional Program Support for Teachers Professional Development
1 Big Commitment Primary Big Commitment is: to work together to address student needs and offer whatever available social or institutional resources the partners can to help meet those needs. Designated person for overall development
1 Big Commitment Long-Term – MOU ✓ School – Facility use ✓ Non-Profit/Community-Based Provider – Agency resources, commonly the coordinating entity ✓ University – University resources ✓ Healthcare – Comprehensive medical services
A Comm unity School school in action… The Story of Evans High School Orlando, FL When you’ve seen one community school, you’ve really only seen one community school.
Evans Comm unity School Results Evans was once considered a “drop out factory” earning multiple “F” school grades. Graduation was 50%. The following are a few of the Evans outcomes measures achieved since 2010 when Evans began its work being established as a community school: Evans has consistently been rated a C or B school since 2010-2011 Graduation rates moved from 64% in 2010-2011 to 78% in 2013-2014 School disciplinary incidents have dropped more than half from 1450 during the 2012-2013 school year to 690 during the 2014-2105 school year.
Core Staff Hired by Children’s Home Society of Florida Community School Director Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator School Health Programs Coordinator After School Programs Coordinator Administrative Assistant
Parent and Community P a r e n t R e s o u r c e R o o m Outreach Coordinator C o m m u n i t y O u t r e a c h P a Engagement r e n t W o r k s h o p E s v : e r y T h u r s d a y e v e n i n g P T S A / S A C M e e t i n g s School Health Programs Coordinator Health and Wellness Community Community Provider Service/ School Liaison Mentoring Referrals
After School Programs Coordinator T After School Programs U T O R I N G E N – R M I C o H n d M a E C y N s L T U a n B – d S T T – u e h S u A p s d r L o a s L n d y s a s A o y C r s T S c I V h I e T d I E u l S e f d r o t ➢ i m m e B 2 s : u 3 o s 0 n T - 5 M r : a 0 , n 0 T s p , T p o m u T r H e t s a d ( t F a i o ) y n s , a T n h d u S r u s ➢ d p a p y e N s r - o p p a r a o c s v t s i e i v d s i e t n d i e e s e M o d o n n e d d ➢ W . a y e s T d , n e a e s m d b a u y i s l d Y i Food Insecurities e n a g r 2 t i m e s p e r m o n Snax Cabinets t h ( T h u r s d Available to all students after school a y s ) - C i t y The HUB : Building 100 Band : 2-127 Athletics : 3-119 SAFE : 7-316
School Based Health Center The Wellness Cottage Serving Evans High School Students, Staff, and Community
Comm unity School Budgeting The Cost: $300K to operate a community school (4-5 core positions) Grants Braided funding streams Long term opportunities: Florida Legislative Funding o FY 13-14: $400K. Evans Wellness Cottage o FY 14-15: $685K. Evans, Planning Grants, Center for Community Schools and Child o Welfare Innovation FY 15-16: $900K. Evans, Planning Grants, Implementation Grants, Center for o Community School and Child Welfare Innovation Inclusion in school funding formulas o **Social Return on Investment (SROI) = 1:9.9. For every $1 of investment, a community school net present value of the benefits is $9.90. **$8M at Evans Community School over 5 years
Assisting Expanding Community Schools in Florida establishing community schools with planning, implementatio n, and evaluation. Technical Assistance Presentations Resource Production Professional Development Community School Certification Program Review and Evaluation Legislative Funding
Choosing a Comm unity School What do we look for when choosing a school? Principal is a collaborative leader School is in a high-needs area Title I school Underperforming school Community members indicate a need in particular school School can become the “hub” of a community No easy access to needed resources Resources offered to students/community are not coordinated
Comm unity School FLORIDA INITIATIVES FY 2014-15 Planning Grant Awardees Brevard County School District : Endeavour Elementary School – Cocoa, FL Brevard County Schools District, Children’s Home Society of Florida, Eastern Florida State College, University of Central Florida, Brevard Health Alliance, The City of Cocoa Escambia County School District : C.A. Weis Elementary School – Pensacola, FL Escambia County School District, Children’s Home Society of Florida, University of West Florida, Sacred Heart Health Care System/Escambia County Clinic Pasco County School District : School TBD District School Board of Pasco County (DSBPC), Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc., University of South Florida, Premier community HealthCare Other Emerging Florida Initiatives ALACHUA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT - School TBD Core Partners: Children's Home Society of Florida, Alachua County Health Department, Other TBD DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Edward H. White High School - Jacksonville, FL Core Partners: Duval County School District, Children's Home Society of Florida, University of North Florida, Others TBD HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mort Elementary School - Tampa, FL Core Partners: Hillsborough County Public Schools, University Area Community Development Corporation, University of South Florida, Others TBD Sulphur Springs Headstart - 8 - Tampa , FL Core Partners: YMCA
Comm unity School FLORIDA INITIATIVES cont. INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT Pelican Island Elementary School, Sebastian, FL Core Partners: Indian River School District, Others TBD LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS Hartsfield Elementary School, Tallahassee, FL Core Partners: Leon County Schools, City of Tallahassee, others TBD MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT School TBD Core Partners: Children's Home Society of Florida, Heart of Florida, Central Florida Community College, Other TBD ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Parramore PS-8 (Name of school TBD) - Orlando, FL Core Partners: Children's Home Society of Florida, Boys and Girls Club, Valencia College, University of Central Florida, Harris Rosen Foundation, City of Orlando, Other TBD SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT - School TBD Core Partners: Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Florida Health, Others TBD ST. JOHNS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Southwoods Elementary School, Saint Augustine, FL Core Partners: St. Johns County Public Schools, Children's Home Society of Florida, Others TBD Webster Elementary School, Saint Augustine, FL Core Partners: St. Johns County Public Schools, Children's Home Society of Florida, Others TBD
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