Every School a
Community School

Children thrive when communities support them.

NCCS helps schools and districts create thriving learning environments that support the whole child, strengthen families, and unite communities.

We partner with education leaders to turn schools into community-centered hubs where students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally.

Through research-based strategy, inclusive collaboration, and continuous learning, we guide schools in building the structures, partnerships, and systems needed for long-term impact

“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.

Coaching

We offer individualized leadership coaching that helps community school leaders clarify their goals, reflect more deeply on their practice, and turn insight into action.

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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.