Community and Faith-Based | Cradle to Career Roadmap

Collaboration between the community, faith-based organizations and school systems encourage the overall support of students of all ages. Partnerships can help connect families with needed supports and services.

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State and Federal Investments in Afterschool Programs

This article details how states and the federal government fund after-school and summer programs.

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Expanding Learning Opportunities Through Afterschool Programs

This article describes how after-school and community-based programs are funded and supported legislatively.

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Study about Religions in the Social Studies Curriculum

This position statement informs the general public, the K-12 community, and educators about the importance of teaching world religions in the social studies curriculum in ways that are constitutionally and academically sound.

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Elements of Successful Schools

This article identifies six critical elements that impact several important aspects of schooling.

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Helping Youth Transition to Adulthood: Guidance for Foster Parents

This fact sheet guides on how parents can help youth build a foundation for a successful transition to adult life outside of foster care. It also describes the challenges youth face, the effects of adolescent brain changes, and Federal laws and programs.

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Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow: The Business Case for High-Quality Childcare

The report argues for the importance of childcare for the business future of the United States.

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Leveraging National Service in Your Schools: Toolkit to Utilizing National Service Resources

This toolkit gives superintendents, principals, government officials, and community members resources on creating national service partnerships between districts/schools and organizations.

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Equity & Social and Emotional Learning: A Cultural Analysis

This brief analyzes, revises, and supplements what is known about social and emotional learning to foster the development of citizens who contribute to an increasingly interconnected, diverse global community.

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Attendance Awareness Toolkit 2019-2020

This toolkit includes customizable resources and strategies for schools, community organizations, businesses, and faith leaders to improve school attendance.

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Defining Quality: Business and Community Partnerships

This documents shares the Quality CTE Program of Study Framework criteria within the Business and Community Partnerships element, recommends types of evidence that programs should consider when assessing their performance, and describes exemplary CTE partnerships.

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San Bernardino Countywide Vision Website

The Countywide Vision is a community-based effort to create a county where residents and investors can prosper and achieve well-being. The Countywide Vision website includes the Countywide Vision statement, information on progress being made to achieve the Vision, and resources to help everyone participate in the Vision effort.

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El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center

We are Community Health Workers and Promotors! Community health workers (CHWs) and promotors are at the center of everything we do. Each year, El Sol serves over 50,000 community residents through its programs led by CHWs and promotors. El Sol has been serving the Inland Empire for more than 30 years working to achieve positive, measurable change. El Sol offers foundations and other organizations technical assistance on the development and implementation of CHWs and promotors programs to identify and target community priorities.

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San Bernardino County Library (SBCL)

San Bernardino County has over 30 libraries and branches throughout the community. This interactive map provides information about each one, as well as the location and hours. Libraries are a great source for books and media for all ages.

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Connecting Virtually through SBConnect

The Alliance for Education supports the alignment of partner work and resources across San Bernardino County by connecting business and community organizations to education. Alliance partners from business, labor, industry, community and faith-based organizations, education, and government work collaboratively to increase relevance in student learning. Our online platform, powered by SBConnect, offers businesses and schools the chance to make connections and bring concrete, real-world experience to the classroom. Professionals can share their knowledge and expertise with students across our region. Students can gain insight into career pathways and expand their awareness of high-demand jobs and growing industries throughout San Bernardino County.

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Cultivating SEL Outside of School Time

Authors detail ways in which parents can promote their child's Social and Emotional Learning outside of school hours.

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The Importance of Community Partnerships for College and Career Readiness

The Ohio Appalachian Collaborative provides talking points that can be used as conversation starters for school districts and community partners to talk about the importance of college and career readiness.

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Readiness Matters: The Impact of College Readiness on College Persistence and Degree Completion

This policy report presents key findings regarding the importance of college readiness on postsecondary outcomes and provides recommendations to support students' college readiness.

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Ed Week - Spotlight on Career Readiness

Education Week's 'spotlight' on career readiness is a series of articles that discuss (1) measurement of career readiness, (2) the role of work-based learning and community engagement, (3) individual student preparation plans, and (4) social and emotional skills essential to college and career success.

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Smart List: 50 Organizations Boosting College Access & Success

Getting Smart recognizes 50 organizations that make efforts to spread college awareness, increase college preparation, and support college completion, especially for low-income and first-generation students.

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The Role of Community-Based Organizations in the College Access and Success Movement

This research brief focuses on the role and impact of community-based organizations in the college access and success movement and lists implications for practitioners.

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Mentor - The National Mentoring Partnership

MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR) discusses the importance of mentors in students' education, daily life, and careers, as well as connecting young people with mentors.

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Adult College Completion Network Blog

The Adult College Completion Network (ACCN), which concluded operations in 2016, united organizations and agencies working to increase college completion by adults with prior college credits but no degree in a collaborative learning network. The collaboration helped members to expand their knowledge, engage with one another, and explore new ideas and promising practices to better serve this population.

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Work-Life Balance Isn't the Point

This article provides recommendations to support employees in maintaining work-life effectiveness.

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Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness

Resources to understanding federal loan forgiveness and the types of forgiveness that are available.