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Where Do I Begin?
Welcome to the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Digital Commons—a space designed to support the transformation of schools into thriving community schools across California. Here, you can explore, dive deep, and share tools and resources that build the knowledge, skills, and capacities needed to drive meaningful change.
Our site is organized into four main areas: About Us, Capacity Building Strategies, Impact, and Events. Each section offers valuable insights, guidance, and practical resources to support your journey. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, parent, or partner agency, you’ll find content tailored to help you align efforts, strengthen community partnerships, and improve student outcomes. Have a resource to share? We welcome contributions that can benefit others across the state. Rooted in the vision of the California Community Schools Partnership Act this work brings together academics, health, social services, youth development, and community engagement to create schools where every student—and every family—can thrive.
About Us
The About Us section offers a comprehensive look into the vision, structure, and people behind the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). Here, you’ll find an overview of the program’s purpose and guiding values, as well as the strategic efforts driving capacity building across the state. Learn about the State Transformational Assistance Center (S-TAC) and the Regional Technical Assistance Centers (R-TACs) that provide essential support to districts and schools. Explore the role of youth voice through the Youth R-TAC and Statewide Student Advisory Board (SSA), and meet the individuals who help shape this work through our Advisory Board. This section also includes helpful FAQs and contact information, so you can connect directly with the people and resources that power this growing movement. Whether you’re new to CCSPP or looking to deepen your understanding, this is the place to start.
Capacity-Building Strategies
The Capacity Building Strategies section provides tools, guidance, and inspiration to help schools, districts, and communities strengthen the systems, relationships, and practices that make community schools thrive. These strategies are grounded in equity and built to support everyone involved—educators, school leaders, families, caregivers, students, and community partners—in working together toward shared goals. Whether you’re looking to deepen partnerships, build leadership capacity, or expand support for students and families, this section offers practical approaches and real-world examples.
Explore curated partner resources, find inspiration, and even submit your own tools or stories to help others learn from your work. Together, we are building the foundation for schools that are inclusive, collaborative, and rooted in community.
Impact
The Impact section highlights how progress is measured, shared, and used to inform continuous improvement across California’s community schools. Here, you’ll find reports, assessments, planning tools, and progress monitoring resources that help schools, districts, and communities track their growth and evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies. These tools support transparency, reflection, and data-informed decision-making, ensuring that efforts remain aligned with student, family, and community needs. Whether you’re just beginning your community school journey or are deep into implementation, this section offers valuable insights to help you assess where you are—and where you want to go next.
Events
The Events section is your go-to hub for staying connected, inspired, and informed about what’s happening across the California Community Schools landscape. From statewide gatherings like the Community Schools Annual EMPOWER Summit, to regional opportunities hosted by the Regional Technical Assistance Centers (R-TACs), this section offers a variety of ways to learn, collaborate, and grow. Explore our event calendar to find upcoming workshops, trainings, and convenings that support the ongoing development of community schools. Whether you’re a district leader, educator, family member, or community partner, these events are designed to build connection, share promising practices, and move this work forward—together.
