Community Schools

KeY practices of Community Schools in BCCS

In BCCS, there are six key practices of the Community Schools Framework, including:

 

Powerful Student & Family Engagement 

• We work to listen, relate, advocate and affirm, understanding that our role is to be a catalyst for student growth and unity. 

 

Expanded and Enriched Learning Opportunities 

• We strive to help support life-long learning and access to tools to create a thriving community both inside and outside of the classroom.

 

Integrated Systems of Supports 

• Through the support of community partners and programming, we offer a range of services and supports to address academic and nonacademic barriers to students’ education, wellness, and success. Brooklyn Center’s Health Resource Center, located on site, offers free and low-cost medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to the youth of Brooklyn Center Schools and community ages 0-19. 

 

Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power & Voice

• We live by a shared vision and practiced shared responsibility to meet the needs of our students and families. With every breath in our bodies, every ounce of influence we possess, and through every challenge, we stand front and center with the young people we love and serve.

 

Rigorous, Community-Connected Classroom Instruction

• We work hard to ensure our students and their experiences are reflected back at them in culturally responsive classroom activities.

 

Culture of Belonging, Safety & Care

• The diverse community of Brooklyn Center is welcomed and valued in our buildings.