On Thursday, February 27th, Pittsburg High School and the Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) invite fellow community school practitioners to come in for a site visit to learn from Pittsburg’s community school journey.
You’ll talk with PUSD (and like-minded peers) about community school development in high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools–how the work differs, and what’s the same. PUSD teams will share the work they’ve done around the necessary district infrastructures and supports, sustainability, and initiative alignment and coherence – and how each of these aspects of community school development supports school teams.
Whether you are new to community schools, or not, join the Pittsburg Unified School District and the Community Schools Learning Exchange (CSLX) at Pittsburg High School for a day of shared learning, discussion, and reflection.
Learning objectives:
Gain a better understanding of how one district has operationalized the Community Schools Forward framework through a Who, What, Why, and How orientation;
Learn practical strategies for addressing some of the challenges around integrating the community school strategy with other district-wide efforts, including new ideas for de-siloing people, teams and initiatives;
Hear how PUSD intentionally engages educational partners as part of a collective commitment to continuous learning and improvement and shared power and voice;
Engage in candid conversations with peers about community school development work, including triumphs and challenges; and,
Develop specific, actionable and concrete next steps to help you work toward your goals and further enhance your community school development.
Why PUSD? Pittsburg Unified School District has been working on community school development for several years. Their efforts predate the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP), yet they have used CCSPP grants to build on their existing foundation in integrated, strategic ways. The district team focuses on continuous learning and improvement, underscoring the developmental nature of community school work and the importance of focusing on steady progress towards goals. They’ve learned valuable lessons about the role districts play in supporting site-based community school development–and they know a thing or two about doing community school work at all levels of schooling.
The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) is proud to support this effort, working alongside PUSD to provide guidance, collaboration, and resources to strengthen the impact of community schools across the region. Through this partnership, CCCOE is helping to amplify best practices and foster opportunities for shared learning within the broader community schools network.
Get help refining your community school strategy while connecting with like-minded peers. Register now!
Date
Thursday, February 27, 2025: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Pittsburg High School: 1750 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Due to limited space, we kindly ask that each LEA limit attendance to no more than three (3) individuals.
*Please note: Participants will hear from multiple PUSD sites as part of this site visit – not just from Pittsburg High School – including sites representing the elementary and middle school levels, too. In addition to visiting the high school, you’ll connect with PUSD team members at the North Campus site adjacent to Pittsburg High, which currently houses many of the district’s educational services, like parent and family engagement and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program.
Who, specifically, is this site visit for?
The Community School Site Visit in the Pittsburg Unified School District is designed specifically for school-site and LEA-level practitioners looking to observe and learn from community school practices and strategies. If you’re eager to gain district-level strategies that support this work, this event is for you!
Who from my team should I bring?
We recommend that you bring those who work “on the ground” to lead community schools at your school sites (i.e., Community School Coordinators, principals, teachers; and/or those at the district-level that lead community school initiatives).
Please note: With limited space available, attendance is capped at three (3) people per LEA.
How much does it cost?
The fee is $350 per person. Those coming with their teams will pay the registration fee for each person.
Will food or drink be provided?
Yes! Coffee will be provided in the morning before the program begins, and lunch will be provided, too.
Give me more logistical information about the day of the event!
Parking will be available on campus but is limited. We encourage teams to carpool when possible.
As part of the site “tour” in the morning, you will be placed in small groups to allow you to see a few community school spaces on both Pittsburg High’s campus and the North Campus.
How can I access the materials or tools we discuss once we’re done?
Registered participants will receive the materials and resources we cover through a shared Google drive.
What if I can no longer attend and need to cancel my registration? Will I get a refund?
Cancellation requests must be communicated to CSLX no later than Thursday, February 13, 2025, in order to receive a refund. Please note that you will be charged a 10% fee for administration costs associated with your cancellation and that partial refunds are not available. You may request a cancellation by emailing register@cslx.org.
I still have more questions!
We’ve got you! Shoot us an email at love@cslx.org.