Coalition for Community Schools

07/15/2026

✨ If you or your team work with youth, this is for you!

🍎 Get ready for the 2026 - 2027 school year with this professional development opportunity: IEL's Academy for Youth-Serving Professionals | Module 1: Foundations for Youth Success

📅 Aug 5–6 📍 Zoom 📋 Deadline: July 31

https://bit.ly/YSPacademy

06/29/2026

Great turnout for the Wisconsin Coalition for Community Schools annual conference earlier this month!

200 school educators across three states gathered at Memorial High School to engage in community learning and professional development

06/08/2026

New data finds that affordability is the top barrier limiting youth participation in summer programs. Nearly 4 in 10 parents cite cost as a factor influencing their ability to enroll.

Read more on the barriers families face in new summer findings: aa3pm.co

06/08/2026

We’re proud to recognize Scot Galloway, United Way Community School Director at Perry Elementary, a community school for receiving the Institute for Educational LeadershipCommunity School Coordinator Award. 🎉

This national award goes to an individual that demonstrates the ability to facilitate collaboration, inclusiveness, and distributive leadership across their school.

Scot was nominated by Perry teachers and staff, a true reflection of the impact he’s making every day at Perry.

While we celebrate Scot, this moment also speaks to the work happening across all United Way Community Schools. Our Community School Directors show up every day to build relationships, support students and families, and strengthen their school communities.

Congratulations, Scot. And to all of our Community School Directors, we see the work, and we’re proud of each and every one of you.

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

IEL is excited to be celebrating the legacy and achievements of Black history this February!

Learn more about how we practice what we preach through love in action - supporting leaders who strengthen communities and education systems in pursuit of greater opportunity for all: https://iel.org/iel-black-history-month-2026/

02/12/2026

Will we see you in Long Beach?

02/11/2026

Join Community School champions from across the West to build community and share best practices for Community School strategies in schools, communities, and across states. This convening is open to anyone who is currently engaged or interested in the Community School strategy in the following states: WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ, UT, MT, WY, CO, NM, AK, and HI.

The convening will take place from 12:00pm to 4:00pm MST on March 11, and include panels, breakout sessions, and shared learning. The planning team will share more details, including session descriptions, soon. Reserve your spot for this free virtual convening today!

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZIkrhwRgSlmiiTijXJJdrg #/registration

12/08/2025

A great highlight of a school that has joined the family:

"Wekiva High School has received the university-assisted community school (UACS) designation, unlocking millions in funding to transform the campus into a hub for a variety of student services."

https://theapopkachief.com/wekiva-high-receives-pivotal-community-school-designation/

University of Central Florida

UCF awards approximately $7M to OCPS for holistic neighborhood wellness