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Texas Community Schools Summit 2024

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Join teams from schools across Texas for a two-day in-person summit that will provide tools for building thriving community school efforts. Whether you are new to the idea of community schools or already have an effort underway, you’ll find helpful information, ideas and networking. Sponsored by Texas CommunitySchools Coalition, Save Texas Schools, Austin Voices for Education and Youth, Austin ISD, Texas AFT, Texas State Teachers Association and Communities in Schools.

June 5-8:30 am to 4 pm

June 6-8:30 am to 3 pm

More information on the 2024 summit coming soon!

Read below about last year’s summit . . .

The 2023 theme is “Recipe for Success.” We’ll explore how you “cook” together all of the pieces of a community school (including college and career preparation, parent engagement, community partnerships, after school and enrichment programs and wraparound supports)  into campus and district systems that work together to support student success. Time will be split between learning and planning sessions, with each campus team presenting plans and strategies at the end of the summit in a “Shark Tank” format. The top presentations will receive funding that can be used for implementation. Teams can be combination of campus administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and campus/community partners. Individuals are also welcome. Spanish language interpretation is available.

Each participant will receive a notebook with summit materials.

What is a Community School?

Community Schools are neighborhood schools that bring together community partners, strong academics, student and family supports, out-of-school time programs and shared planning between parents, school and community to give students everything they need to be ready for college, career and life.

Summit Costs:

There is no cost for Austin ISD campus teams. There is a $40 registration fee for individuals from other schools and school districts. All materials and meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks) are included.

Teams

Individuals can attend the summit, be we encourage schools and districts to send working teams. With much of the time given over to practical planning of a community school, your team of 5-10 members can include:

  • Superintendent and/or other district staff
  • School board member
  • Principal or other campus leadership
  • Teachers and staff
  • Parents
  • High School-age students
  • Community partners, including nonprofits, local government, social services, health, business, higher ed, after school, faith-based and funders
  • Key campus volunteers
  • Advocates for your school
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