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Community Schools

The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant supports schools’ efforts to partner with community agencies and local government to align community resources to improve student outcomes. These partnerships provide an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement.

Community school strategies can be an effective way to address the academic and social impacts of the academic urgencies that impact local communities, improve school responsiveness to student and family needs, and organize school and community resources to address barriers to learning. Community schools often include four evidence-informed program features, which are aligned and integrated into high-quality, rigorous teaching and learning practices and environments:
 

CA Dept of Ed. Community Schools Pillars 

  • Integrated student supports
  • Family and community engagement
  • Collaborative leadership and practices for Educators and Administrators 
  • Expanded learning opportunities and programs
 
Our collective aims
  • Increase attendance
  • Increase scores in English and Math
  • Decrease suspensions
  • Increase Parent Involvement
 
In Lemon Grove School District, five schools were awarded the Community Schools Grant.
 
School Site Site implementation Plan
  • Lemon Grove Academy Elementary
 In progress - Year 1 grant implementation
  • Lemon Grove Academy Middle
 Year 1 - Site Implementation Plan
  • San Miguel Elementary
 Year 1 - Site Implementation Plan
  • Monterey Heights Steam Academy
 Year 1 - Site Implementation Plan
  • Mount Vernon Elementary
 Year 1 - Site Implementation Plan
 
This grant allows us to come together as partners to identify, plan, and strategize to meet the unique needs of each school community. Join us!
 
CCSPP Steering Committee Meetings 
Date Time Location
Tuesday, October 29th 3:30p to 4:15p ECEC / Palm Room-1
Tuesday, December 10th 3:30p to 4:15p ECEC / Palm Room-1
Tuesday, February 25th 3:30p to 4:15p ECEC / Palm Room-1
Tuesday, April 22nd 3:30p to 5:00p ECEC / Palm in the Auditorium
ECEC / Palm Address: 8425 Palm Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
 
To participate and for more information, contact Joe Smith. ([email protected])