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April 2023

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Center for Schools and Communities Professional Opportunities Update

Leading the way in lifelong learning through research-based educational solutions that strengthen family-school-community partnerships.

Discussions with the Director

Each month, enjoy a short conversation with Center for Schools and Communities (CSC) Director Shileste Overton Morris and a colleague or partner to discuss ways that CSC is living its core values of Service to Others, Equity in Action, Passion for Excellence, and Innovation for Growth. 

Discussions with the Director. A Strengths-based approach to child well-being with Karen Shanoski

CSC Spotlight

Introducing New Podcast for Professionals Serving Youth and Families Experiencing Homelessness

Welcome to our new podcast, “I Will Be Your Voice: Stories of Homelessness and Hope.” Daily, we have conversations with practitioners and thought leaders in the field. We want to bring some of what we are learning – both successes and challenges – to help you better serve your community. The “I Will Be Your Voice” podcast will amplify the voices and stories of students experiencing homelessness across Pennsylvania and beyond.

 

This podcast is brought to you by Pennsylvania’s American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth Program.

I Will Be Your Voice- Stories of Homelessness and Hope
Listen to "I Will Be Your Voice" podcast.

Professional Learning Opportunities

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Mothers and Babies: Bridging the Mental Health Gap

April 20 | Virtual

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2023 Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT) Conference 

April 26–28 | State College, Pennsylvania

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2023 Pennsylvania Strengthening Families Conference

May 2–4 | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

2023 Afterschool Advocacy Day, May 3, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex

2023 Afterschool Advocacy Day

May 3 | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Understanding Trauma and the Need for Healing

May 9 | Virtual

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2023 National Social and Emotional Learning Conference

May 15–17 | Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Exiting Foster Care: A Successful Transition to Adulthood

May 19 | Virtual

2023 ELD Professional Learning Conference, Nov. 14-18, Virtual

2023 ELD Professional Learning Conference

Nov. 14–18 | Virtual

Career Opportunities

There are no openings at this time.  

 

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Center for Schools and Communities provides comprehensive services to build organizational capacity. We work closely with local education agencies, community-based organizations and state and local departments to strengthen systems. We help our clients increase their knowledge, awareness and skills by providing high quality professional learning opportunities, research and evaluation design, and customized consultation. Our knowledgeable staff has a diverse array of expertise and skills in school safety, youth violence prevention, out-of-school time, family-community-school partnerships and positive youth development. We will work with you to review, develop and implement plans to meet your needs and identify effective strategies designed to transform lives.

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