Community Schools Coordinators Network2024-03-28T23:06:16ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiershttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1483750404?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1&xj_user_default=1http://coordinators.communityschools.org/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1wvn3h6e4jy5d&feed=yes&xn_auth=noChildcare for Community Meetingstag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2023-08-21:6557044:Topic:1033602023-08-21T16:50:52.130ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>Hi Everyone</p>
<p>We have had the ongoing issue of our families not being able to attend some of our shared leadership meetings due to childcare issues and the timing. We have looked into changing the time but find the time we usually meet is the best option even if it poses the challenge of missing some family engagement. <br></br>We are looking into childcare options and have been thinking about using the onsite Boys and Girls Club, which would boost their numbers and provide us that window…</p>
<p>Hi Everyone</p>
<p>We have had the ongoing issue of our families not being able to attend some of our shared leadership meetings due to childcare issues and the timing. We have looked into changing the time but find the time we usually meet is the best option even if it poses the challenge of missing some family engagement. <br/>We are looking into childcare options and have been thinking about using the onsite Boys and Girls Club, which would boost their numbers and provide us that window for parents to attend. </p>
<p>Does anyone else use B+G or other similar partners this way? If not, do you have any advice for how to help get childcare for families to attend?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Preparing for Back to Schooltag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2023-08-01:6557044:Topic:1031222023-08-01T19:20:29.457ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>The time has come for my team to prepare for Back to School! As Site Coordinator, I ensure families receive all important information needed to prepare for the first day of school. I would love to know what/how that looks for other programs as well.</p>
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<p>How do you prepare for Back to School?</p>
<p>What resources do you provide families?</p>
<p>What support, if any, do you offer school administration during Back to School preparation?</p>
<p>The time has come for my team to prepare for Back to School! As Site Coordinator, I ensure families receive all important information needed to prepare for the first day of school. I would love to know what/how that looks for other programs as well.</p>
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<p>How do you prepare for Back to School?</p>
<p>What resources do you provide families?</p>
<p>What support, if any, do you offer school administration during Back to School preparation?</p> School Wide Events about Community Schoolstag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2023-02-28:6557044:Topic:1001852023-02-28T20:04:27.316ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>Greetings All,</p>
<p>I am the Director for the community school in Sacramento called Rosa Parks K-8. We are in our first year of implementation. I am in the process of doing listening sessions with the staff, parents and community partners. Did any of you host a Family Night to introduce the concept of community schools to your families? I'm thinking of doing a family night with some current community partners along with a short powerpoint presentation with video clips showing examples of…</p>
<p>Greetings All,</p>
<p>I am the Director for the community school in Sacramento called Rosa Parks K-8. We are in our first year of implementation. I am in the process of doing listening sessions with the staff, parents and community partners. Did any of you host a Family Night to introduce the concept of community schools to your families? I'm thinking of doing a family night with some current community partners along with a short powerpoint presentation with video clips showing examples of community schools. I would love to hear how you introduced this to your community. Also, we are on our 8th interim principal this school year so the access points for families is limited in that we haven't provided consistent opportunities for parent involvement (assemblies, family nights, parent classes). Thanks so much. </p> mental health counseling via tele-health during the school daytag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2023-02-10:6557044:Topic:998782023-02-10T21:07:37.734ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>Greeting, everyone!</p>
<p>I am in south central Minnesota and the school district I work for is just beginning our Community School journey. Our District Mental Health Team is exploring mental health counseling via tele-health during the school day. We are looking for feedback from Community Schools who successfully provide students with a space and device to have their counseling appointment during the school day. Here are the questions the team developed:…</p>
<p>Greeting, everyone!</p>
<p>I am in south central Minnesota and the school district I work for is just beginning our Community School journey. Our District Mental Health Team is exploring mental health counseling via tele-health during the school day. We are looking for feedback from Community Schools who successfully provide students with a space and device to have their counseling appointment during the school day. Here are the questions the team developed:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">What services and types of therapy are they providing?</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">How is it monitored?</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">What cost has bee involved with start up? And Ongoing?</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Numbers of students seen?</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Assessment data at start and completion of therapy services? Trends?</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Problems or challenges in implementing and running the program?</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Record keeping, privacy and billing tips and challenges?</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Privacy measures and tips for finding space in the school environment?</p>
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<p>We look forward to any wisdom you can share with us!</p>
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<div><font face="arial narrow, sans-serif">Community School Director | </font><span>New Ulm Public Schools</span></div>
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<p>Hello fellow coordinators, my name is Tamara Campbell, I am a coordinator in Columbus, GA. we are in our second year here and are in three schools. </p>
<p>I had some questions about marketing materials that are out there! we are looking to develop materials that we can hand out to parents, teachers, and school leadership that briefly explains what our coordinators at each school can offer. </p>
<p>Also are looking to develop large stand-up banners to put at the front of each school and…</p>
<p>Hello fellow coordinators, my name is Tamara Campbell, I am a coordinator in Columbus, GA. we are in our second year here and are in three schools. </p>
<p>I had some questions about marketing materials that are out there! we are looking to develop materials that we can hand out to parents, teachers, and school leadership that briefly explains what our coordinators at each school can offer. </p>
<p>Also are looking to develop large stand-up banners to put at the front of each school and outside our coordinator's rooms. </p>
<p>thank you for your support! </p> Monthly Meetingtag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2021-11-03:6557044:Topic:961072021-11-03T14:19:01.549ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>During the Community Schools conference last week, it was mentioned that there was a monthly coordinator call. I'm not finding any of that information on this website. Can someone point me towards that information?</p>
<p>During the Community Schools conference last week, it was mentioned that there was a monthly coordinator call. I'm not finding any of that information on this website. Can someone point me towards that information?</p> Best Practices for Needs Assessmenttag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2021-09-29:6557044:Topic:954172021-09-29T19:40:33.692ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>Good afternoon,</p>
<p>I'm looking for suggestions, tips, advice for administering needs assessments- specifically best practices folks have used to administer needs assessment surveys to elem aged students and families. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Anne Koroknay</p>
<p>Rolling Terrace Elementary School</p>
<p>Takoma Park, MD</p>
<p>Good afternoon,</p>
<p>I'm looking for suggestions, tips, advice for administering needs assessments- specifically best practices folks have used to administer needs assessment surveys to elem aged students and families. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Anne Koroknay</p>
<p>Rolling Terrace Elementary School</p>
<p>Takoma Park, MD</p> Expanding Community Schools within a district : DATAtag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2021-03-24:6557044:Topic:936002021-03-24T19:47:30.560ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>What sorts of data do you collect to share with stakeholders to support expansion? How do you help "sell" the need for/benefit of more community schools within a district? </p>
<p>Thank you! </p>
<p>Leah Zwiers, CSRC Appleton Area School Districts, WI </p>
<p>What sorts of data do you collect to share with stakeholders to support expansion? How do you help "sell" the need for/benefit of more community schools within a district? </p>
<p>Thank you! </p>
<p>Leah Zwiers, CSRC Appleton Area School Districts, WI </p> Family Resource Roomtag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2021-03-16:6557044:Topic:936882021-03-16T13:49:56.815ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>I hope everyone is doing well, I am doing my purchase order for next year and we will finally have an on campus place for families to come what are some staples in your Family resource area that we can purchase to have on loan to families or giveaway to families during the school year?</p>
<p>I hope everyone is doing well, I am doing my purchase order for next year and we will finally have an on campus place for families to come what are some staples in your Family resource area that we can purchase to have on loan to families or giveaway to families during the school year?</p> Brand new coordinatortag:coordinators.communityschools.org,2021-01-28:6557044:Topic:798152021-01-28T17:48:04.038ZLeah Zwiershttp://coordinators.communityschools.org/profile/LeahZwiers
<p>Hi everyone</p>
<p>I'm one week into my brand new position as community schools coordinator. My main task right now is to work on completing a community needs assessment. Any advice, resources, suggestions would be greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>Hi everyone</p>
<p>I'm one week into my brand new position as community schools coordinator. My main task right now is to work on completing a community needs assessment. Any advice, resources, suggestions would be greatly appreciated. </p>