California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)
A community school is any school serving pre-kindergarten through high school that uses a whole-child approach, with an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement.
The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) is a grant program administered by the California Department of Education that supports the implementation of community schools aligned with the California Community Schools Framework. This framework is built on four core pillars: Integrated Student Supports; Family and Community Engagement; Collaborative Leadership and Practices; and Extended Learning Time and Opportunities. Five school districts and one charter school in Contra Costa County have received CCSPP grants to support the implementation of the California Community Schools Framework at designated school campuses.
The Contra Costa County Office of Education provides technical assistance and support to local school districts implementing the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP), which supports schools' efforts to partner with community agencies and local government to align community resources to improve student outcomes.
For additional information and resources on community school implementation, please refer to the state and regional technical assistance providers listed below.
What does a community school look like?
What does a community school look like?![]()
What does a community school look like?
Community schools differ based upon the needs of the local community as well as the resources provided by the school and community partners. Some community schools are open beyond the hours of the traditional school day for after school activities, which often include tutoring and enrichment activities for children, as well as workshops and community services. Many community schools operate year-round to serve both children and their families. Community schools are designed to intentionally and collaboratively address the economic and social barriers that are the underlying cause of the opportunity and achievement gaps.
Where are community schools in contra costa county?
Where are community schools in contra costa county?![]()
Where are community schools in contra costa county?
- Antioch Unified
- John Swett Unified
- Mt. Diablo Unified
- Pittsburg Unified
- West Contra Costa Unified
- Aspire Charter School
What is the Role of the county office of education?
What is the Role of the county office of education?![]()
What is the Role of the county office of education?
The Contra Costa County Office of Education plays an important role in convening local government service agencies to support community school initiatives on behalf of all the school districts in the county. This supports more efficient programs, systems, and resource allocation changes as it would avoid the complication of each school district negotiating its own partnership with county agencies.
