Enrico Fermi School 17 has been working to transition to a community school model for nearly two years. Early priorities have included:
- enhancing trauma informed practices
- moving toward a longer school day and year
- summer learning
- project-based learning
- dual language enrichment program
- restorative practices
- strengthening relationships with parents and families
- improving communication and coordination with 50+ school partners
- ensuring highly engaging instruction.
CCSI supports include:
- A full-time, on-site Community Schools Coordinator who partners with the principal to coordinate all the non-academic components of the Community School initiative, including communication with a broad array of stakeholders, developing the structures to enhance and sustain on-site services and supports, and facilitating linkages for case-specific needs
- Staff support for the school’s Community Engagement Team and its 7 active workgroups, which bring together school-based staff, parents, students and community partners to develop strategies to identify assets and address needs in priority areas including: adult education/ workforce development, health and wellness, social services, parent / family engagement, community engagement, youth development, and early childhood education
- Specialized training / implementation support to strengthen practice in key areas such as trauma responsiveness and identifying community assets, strengths and resources
As a school in receivership, School 17 must meet specific performance targets related to both safety and academic performance. Progress has been encouraging - and must continue. Check back on this page for updates as these data become available.
Support for CCSI’s work at School 17 is provided by the Rochester City School District and the
Farash Foundation.
Kodak Park School 41 is in the early stages of implementation. So far, CCSI’s supports have included a full-time Community Schools Coordinator who began her work on-site earlier this month. Initial efforts have focused on identifying critical student and family needs and making connections to existing community resources.
Support for CCSI’s work at School 41 is provided by the Rochester City School District.