A place to find helpful resources to support your Community Schools work.

Safe, Engaged, & Deeply-Rooted: A Leadership Guide to Building Sustainable and Future-Ready Community Schools

This guide is a practical, action-oriented toolkit designed to support leaders in strengthening community schools through three essential focus areas:

Building safe, trauma-informed learning environments
Deepening family engagement and community partnerships
Growing sustainable systems of support

What outcomes you can expect:

By engaging with the strategies in this guide, teams can:
Strengthen practices to improve student safety, belonging, and engagement
Work to build more coherent, sustainable systems of support tht extend beyond short-term funding
Make more data-informed decisions

California Community Schools Digital Commons

The California Community Schools Digital Commons is a statewide hub that provides tools, resources, and guidance to support the implementation and growth of Community Schools. It brings together practical strategies, real-world examples, and learning materials to help schools, districts, and partners strengthen systems, align efforts, and support student success.

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Community Schools Mindful Art Book

A fun and interactive way to learn about Community Schools through the example of a student named Olivia. This resource can be used during trainings, events, or while tabling to engage participants and spark meaningful conversations. Through simple coloring and mindful activities, it supports well-being while showing what Community Schools look like in action—highlighting partnerships, student support, and overall impact. It’s an easy, welcoming tool for families, students, staff, and community members to connect with the work.

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