June 2023

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

Discussions with the Director

Enjoy a short conversation with CSC Director Shileste Overton Morris and Jose Reyes-Lua as they discuss the importance of Pennsylvania’s Migrant Education Program and how it reflects our core values of Service to Others and Equity in Action. 

CSC Spotlight

Podcast Discusses New I Can Problem Solve Pre-K and K Curriculum

We are so excited about this episode of Prosocially Yours podcast from Research Press. In this episode, host Elizabeth Hess interviews our own educator, trainer and co-author, Stephanie Colvin-Roy, about the new edition of the best-selling I Can Problem Solve – Preschool and Kindergarten curriculum. Listen and share!

Professional Learning Opportunities

Host a Build Your Best School Year Campsite! Information Session

Recorded webinar

2023 Refugee Education Summit

Sept. 12-13 | King of Prussia

2023 Paving the Way Conference

Oct. 11-13 | Pittsburgh Area

2023 EMPOWER OST Conference

Dec. 7-9 | Lancaster

Career Opportunities

Based in the Harrisburg area, Center for Schools and Communities administers 20 initiatives that help our schools, communities and families provide positive, safe and enriching experiences for our children from birth to career. Our research-based work focuses on critical issues such as safe schools, social and emotional learning, English language development, migrant education and family engagement. We build professional and organization capacity that provides better outcomes for children. 

We are looking for professionals who share our values of service to others; passion for excellence; equity in action; and innovation for growth. 

CSC-PSAYDN Project Specialist

Apply by June 30

Support afterschool programs in Pennsylvania. We are hiring a project specialist to support our 21st Century Community Learning Centers and PSAYDN initiatives to provide high-level program support for technical assistance to the out-of-school time field. 

Family Support Project Specialist

Apply by June 30

Empower families to provide the best for their children. We are hiring a family support project specialist to support our initiatives like Parents As Teachers, Children's Trust Fund, and Strengthening Families. 

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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.