The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) California Department of Education (CDE) team and the State Transformational Assistance Center (S-TAC) will host a series of six virtual webinars during the 2026-27 academic year focused on coherence to support the long-term sustainability of the CCSPP.
The webinars series will be held virtually from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Join us for an engaging four-part webinar series designed to deepen your understanding of community school strategy and strengthen your capacity to lead meaningful change. Held quarterly, these interactive sessions will explore key frameworks, best practices, and actionable approaches for building and sustaining thriving community schools.
The webinar series will be hosted throughout the 2026-27 school year.
Join grantees from Imperial, Orange and San Diego County for a three-part webinar series designed to deepen your understanding of the Annual Progress Report (APR). Topics Addressed:
The sereis will be hosted virtually throughout the 2026-27 school year.
Join the Southern Coast R-TAC for a two-part Community Schools virtual huddle series designed for district-level leadership centered on building district coherence with opportunities to:
The series will be hosted virtually on the following dates from 9 to 11 a.m.
Calling all community schools coordinators! Please join us at our community of practice meeting devoted to supporting your unique, pivotal, and essential role in the development of community schools. Learn from and share expertise with others in your position from across the county and beyond.
The Community Schools Coordinators CoP will meet regularly throughout the 2026-27 school year from 9 to 11 am.
Please join us for the OCDE Community Schools Network Meeting. This is a network for all Orange County California Community Schools Partnership Program planning or implementation grantees and any others developing the community schools framework in their district. The network will provide an opportunity for teams to deepen their understanding of community schools, network with colleagues, share best practices, and obtain information from the Regional Technical Assistance Center (R-TAC).
The Community School Network Meeting will meet regularly throughout the 2026-27 school year from 9 a.m. to 12 pm
By engaging in this community of practice, school principals will receive professional learning, coaching support, and opportunities to collaborate with other site leaders to enhance their leadership in transforming student outcomes in their community schools.
The Community School Principals CoP will meet regularly throughout the 2026-27 school year.
The Community School Coordinator Community of Practice (CoP) is designed to provide Coordinators with a foundational understanding of the Community Schools strategy. Participants will explore the core principles, implementation strategy, and best practices for transformational systems change.
The Community School Coordinators CoP will meet regularly throughout the 2026-27 school year.
The North County Regional Cross-Sector Collaborative will bring together Community School Coordinators from across North County to build connections across school sites, collaborate around community efforts, and create connections between feeder schools and communities. This space will be used to bring community organizations to the table in an effort to widen their reach and streamline agreements.
The North County Regional Cross-Sector Collaborative will be meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates:
The East County Regional Cross-Sector Collaborative will bring together Community School Coordinators from across East County to build connections across school sites, collaborate around community efforts, and create connections between feeder schools and communities. This space will be used to bring community organizations to the table in an effort to widen their reach and streamline agreements.
The East County Regional Cross-Sector Collaborative will be meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates:
Community Schools Connections is a virtual professional learning series designed to help educators explore the connections between diverse educational practices, initiatives, and learning environments and the foundations of the Community Schools Framework. Each of the four sessions focuses on a different area of educational practice, inviting participants to examine how the principles of community schools can strengthen, align, and deepen the work already happening in schools.
Session 1: Libraries as Hubs for Community-Connected Learning
Exploring libraries as spaces for inquiry, belonging, literacy, and community partnership.
Date: Oct. 14
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Community Schools Connections is a virtual professional learning series designed to help educators explore the connections between diverse educational practices, initiatives, and learning environments and the foundations of the Community Schools Framework. Each of the four sessions focuses on a different area of educational practice, inviting participants to examine how the principles of community schools can strengthen, align, and deepen the work already happening in schools.
Session 2: Career Exploration that Connects Learning to Community
Exploring how Career Technical Education and community schools prepare students for college, career, and civic life through authentic partnerships.
Date: Dec. 1
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Community Schools Connections is a virtual professional learning series designed to help educators explore the connections between diverse educational practices, initiatives, and learning environments and the foundations of the Community Schools Framework. Each of the four sessions focuses on a different area of educational practice, inviting participants to examine how the principles of community schools can strengthen, align, and deepen the work already happening in schools.
Session 3: Supporting Military-Connected Students Through Community
Strengthening belonging for military-connected students through practical strategies
Date: Feb. 23, 2027
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Community Schools Connections is a virtual professional learning series designed to help educators explore the connections between diverse educational practices, initiatives, and learning environments and the foundations of the Community Schools Framework. Each of the four sessions focuses on a different area of educational practice, inviting participants to examine how the principles of community schools can strengthen, align, and deepen the work already happening in schools.
Session 4: Building Strong Starts Through P–3 Alignment
Connecting developmentally appropriate practices and early learning to build seamless experiences from preschool through third grade.
Date: May 6, 2027
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom
The Community School Showcase provides grantees with opportunities to visit a community school, learn how the host site has implemented the community schools strategy to address local priorities, participate in peer learning sessions, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement through guided reflection. Each showcase also centers on a specific theme that reflects an area of promising practice.
Date: Feb. 3, 2027
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Major General Raymond Murray High
The Community School Showcase provides grantees with opportunities to visit a community school, learn how the host site has implemented the community schools strategy to address local priorities, participate in peer learning sessions, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement through guided reflection. Each showcase also centers on a specific theme that reflects an area of promising practice.
Date: April 15, 2027
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: San Marcos Elementary
You're invited to monthly meetings dedicated to fostering stronger family and community engagement. At San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), we believe in the power of collaboration and meaningful connections within our community. Together, we can create a more connected and supportive community.
Meeting Dates and location:
Join County Office of Education and school district staff, educators, and grant professionals for two days of engaging discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.
Engage with fellow grant professionals to share best practices and cultivate an extensive collaborative network.
Conference Details:
For more tools and resources, please visit our toolkit
or contact the SDCOE Community Schools team.
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