Celebrate the resiliency of children experiencing foster care; learn why the Lieutenant Governor, elected officials and 200+ advocates rallied on the Capitol steps.
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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.
CSC Spotlight
Lieutenant Governor, Legislators and More than 200 Afterschool Advocates Rally to Support Afterschool Programs
Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor, students and legislators from across the state shared their support and experiences with afterschool programs at the 2023 Afterschool Advocacy Day Rally, May 3, 2023, on the Pennsylvania state Capitol steps.
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.