Image courtesy of LACOE Community Schools Toolkit 

Community schools are public schools that partner with families and community organizations to provide expanded educational opportunities and services to support student success.

Community Advocates and Community Assistants work in teams at each of Pasadena Unified's eight community schools to support and connect our students, their families, our school, and community members to local, free/low cost community resources and services.                                                                                             

Extended Learning Time and Opportunities

• Attendance and Academic Supports
• Mentoring, Tutoring, & Youth Development Programs                                        
• After-school Activities
• Summer Enrichment Programs                                                                   
• Student Internships

Integrated Student Supports

• Primary Health, Dental, and Vision Care                                            
• Mental Health Services                                                                      
• Nutrition Services and Physical Activities                                                     
• Social-emotional Learning Opportunities                                                  
• Social Service Programs                                                                  
• Research-based Academic Interventions                                                   

Family and Community Engagement

• Parent Leadership and Adult Education Classes
• Volunteer Services
• Community Events
• Collaborative Leadership Opportunities
• Home Visits

Collaborative Leadership & Practices

• Culture of Professional Learning, Collective Trust, and Shared Responsibility
• Partnership coordination in collaboration with Collaborate PASadena