About Resources:
The Resources section is designed to support learning, collaboration, and action at every stage of community school implementation. It serves as a centralized, evolving library of tools, guidance, and materials created to help educators, practitioners, and partners strengthen their work and move it forward with clarity and confidence.
Grounded in practice and informed by the field, these resources are more than reference materials—they are working tools meant to be used, adapted, and shared. From implementation guidance and planning templates to research-informed briefs and curated learning supports, each resource is designed to meet schools where they are and help them take their next meaningful step.
Whether you’re launching new strategies, deepening existing efforts, or seeking alignment across teams, the Resources section offers practical support rooted in real-world experience. Together, these materials reflect a commitment to accessibility, continuous improvement, and collective learning—ensuring that community schools have what they need to sustain impact over time.
Books & Briefs
A thoughtfully curated collection designed to both inspire curiosity and build deeper understanding. Here, you’ll find carefully selected books alongside concise briefs that highlight key insights and essential information, making it easy to explore topics in depth or grasp the essentials quickly.
Guides
Your go-to resource for structured information, practical instructions, and expert recommendations on key aspects of community schools. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge or take actionable steps, these guides are designed to support your journey every step of the way.
Reports
Your source for structured documents that present in-depth information, key findings, analysis, and actionable recommendations on specific topics. These resources are designed to support informed decision-making and a deeper understanding of critical issues.
Stories & Examples
Real-world experiences, compelling testimonials, and practical examples bring ideas to life. Here, you’ll see how strategies are put into action and the meaningful outcomes they create for individuals, schools, and communities.
Tools
A collection of practical instruments, methods, and materials designed to help you accomplish specific tasks and solve problems effectively. Whether you’re planning, implementing, or evaluating, these tools are here to support your work with clarity and efficiency.
Videos
A collection of dynamic content that combines compelling storytelling with practical demonstrations. Through videos, interviews, visual guides, and more, these resources bring ideas to life, making complex concepts engaging, accessible, and easy to understand.
Coherence & Sustainability Webinars
The California Department of Education’s Community Schools team and the State Transformational Assistance Center (S-TAC) present a virtual webinar series focused on building coherence and supporting the long-term sustainability of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP).