Binghamton, NY: Using Communication Strategies to Build and Retain Support for Student Services In Broome County, NY

March 22, 2016

Introduction

Savvy communication strategies, long-standing networks, knowledge of community assets and challenges, and dedication to students have helped Broome County, NY build a sustainable model to benefit the emotional and physical health of children. Encompassing the city and suburbs of Binghamton as well as rural farmland, the residents of Broome County, NY have faced…

Baltimore, MD: Creating a Coalition to Improve School Climate in Inner City Baltimore

March 22, 2016

Intro

Serving one of the largest, and poorest, inner city school districts in the country, grant makers and service organizations have been helping children in Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) for years. In 2014, a diverse group of grant makers, government organizations, school personnel, and community groups started meeting to learn more about…

Vancouver, WA: Strengthening Neighborhoods Through Student Resilience

March 22, 2016

Introduction Though Vancouver, WA could be described as small-town America, it is a place where education and community leaders are thinking big and aiming to address difficult issues like intergenerational poverty. So when Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) came forward with data on student chronic absenteeism– defined as missing 18 or more school days each year…

Template: Communications Roadmap

February 23, 2016

A blank template for a communication plan. See an example of how to fill out the roadmap here.

Progress Checklist

November 19, 2015

A summary of Key Steps from each section of the guide allows your team to make notes on progress, outstanding tasks, upcoming deadlines, or keep other important information organized in a simple checklist.

Financing and Funding for SEL Initiatives

October 20, 2015

Chapter 8, written by Olga Acosta Price, in the Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning: Research and Practice.

Success Story: Building Community Schools in Upstate New York

July 28, 2015

Building Community Schools in Upstate New York: A Connecting with the Policy Environment Success Story Summary Broome County, New York is known statewide for its strong collaboration across organizations and sectors. In particular, schools and community agencies have been working together for many years to address the needs of low-income children, families, older adults…