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What if we've been looking at sustainability all wrong?

When practitioners think about community school sustainability planning, especially as CCSPP grants continue to “age,” the first question they often ask is, “how are we going to replace this funding?” But sustainability planning shouldn’t revolve around dollar for dollar replacements.

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CCSPP awards are coming–Are you ready?

Did you apply for CCSPP implementation funding in the final round? Grant award announcements are coming out soon. Here are three ideas to help you plan ahead.

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Post-holiday reset: How community school teams can build on their wins and plan for impact

Coming back after the holidays is an opportunity for community school teams to recharge, refocus, and set the tone for the remainder of the school year. We're sharing some tips to get you started.

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The CCSPP Grant RFA is out: Four strategies to start your application and kickstart community school development

The California Department of Education recently released a Request for Applications for Cohort 4 of the CCSPP implementation grants. Here are our best tips on using the implementation grant application to continue to build a strong foundation for CS development, whether you get the grant or not.

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So you didn't get (or never applied for) a CCSPP grant–now what?

When the CBE approved the CCSPP Implementation Grant Cohort 3 recipients, many LEAs and their schools were on the list…and many were not. Whether you applied and weren’t funded or never even applied, you can (and should!) still move forward with your plans for community school development.

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So you got a CCSPP grant! Now what?

If your application was funded, a big congratulations! If you're wondering what comes next, we have a number of “pro tips” we’ve compiled just for you.

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Aligning your LCAP, SPSA, and Community School Plans: The why, how, and when

Your LCAP, SPSA and community school (CS) implementation plans should all be nested together. Here's why.

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The CCSPP application deadline is right around the corner

In case you’ve been living under a rock these last few months, the deadline for applications for the next round of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) implementation grant funding is right around the corner. Here's why you should consider applying.

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When it comes to your needs assessment, do it yourselves

Your needs assessment isn’t just about the product that you create, but about the process of collaboratively looking at data with your team and engaging in conversation with the people most impacted by community school development.

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Three things to consider when onboarding a Community School Coordinator

So you’re ready to onboard your Community School Coordinator! Now what?

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