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A Community School is any school serving pre-Kindergarten through high school students using a “whole-child” approach, with “an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement." As a school improvement strategy, community school initiatives enable the local educational agency (LEA) and school to work closely with educators, students, and families to understand and address the unique needs, assets, and aspirations of the school community.  — California Community Schools Partnership Program Framework​​

A Community School is both a place and a set of partnerships between the education system, the nonprofit sector, and local government agencies. While the specific programs and services vary according to local context, a community school is a "whole-child" school improvement strategy.  

What is a Community School?

The Four Pillars of Community Schools

Director of Community Schools

Jennifer Wiebe

Director Community School

Community Schools Staff

Samantha Alvarez (Valleydale)

Titles: Prgm Spec Comm Schools
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Sandra Arkenburg

Titles: Secretary I
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Diana Charco Garibay (Murray)

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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Michelle Derosas (Hodge)

Titles: Prgm Spec Comm Schools
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Adalilian Franco (Dalton)

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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Violet Gonzales (Lee)

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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Isaac Hirales (Azusa)

Titles: Prgm Spec Comm Schools
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Jesus Jara (Gladstone)

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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Edward Lotz (Magnolia)

Titles: Prgm Spec Comm Schools
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Alejandra Madrigal

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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Blanca Marin (Hodge)

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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Adriana Ocegueda (Lee)

Titles: Prgm Spec Comm Schools
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Sarah Payne (Murray)

Titles: Prgm Spec Comm Schools
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Krystle Raymundo

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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Julia Romero (Dalton)

Titles: Prgm Spec Comm Schools
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Elizabeth Sainz (Azusa)

Titles: Community Liaison Aide
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Alexandra Soto (Paramount)

Titles: Prgm Spec Comm Schools
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Jennifer Wiebe

Titles: Director Community School
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