Every School a Community School

Children thrive when communities support them.

Now Is The Time!

Every child should feel safe, nurtured, challenged, and inspired at school and have a sense of possibility.

Community schools are a long-term strategy for student success. They surround children with the academics, social and emotional learning, and family supports they need to learn and grow.

All children and communities deserve community schools, designed around the innate strengths and needs of the community.

“Making every school a community school has to be our collective vision. This has to be the rule rather than the exception.”

Arne Duncan, Former U.S. Secretary of Education

What We Do

We help you realize the vision.

Strategy

Our 30 years of experience operating and partnering means we are uniquely positioned to help build community schools from initial planning to long-term sustainability.

Facilitation

We provide in-person opportunities for continuous learning, networking, and inspiration.

Leadership

We lend our expertise to community leaders and policymakers who are considering a dramatic change in their approach to education.

Events

Learn about the strategy. See what’s coming up:

Community Schools Coordinator Boot Camp

Virtual
Paid
February 9
- February 12

The Power of Community Schools to Reduce Chronic Absence

Virtual
Free
January 14

Advisory Councils

Virtual
Free
March 12

Establishing the Foundation: Enabling Conditions for Community School Leaders

In-Person
Free
April 8

Continuous Improvement in Community Schools

Virtual
Free
June 11
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2025 Fundamentals Conference

Last Chance! Late Registration closes Friday, October 17.

Join NCCS and community schools colleagues from across the country for the Community Schools Fundamentals Conference 2025, a professional learning opportunity designed specifically for those new or relatively new to community schools.