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Full-service community schools: a strategy--not a program.

Joy Dryfoos

    New Directions for Youth Development
    |December 1, 2005
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    Full-service community schools partner with community agencies to support disadvantaged students and families. These schools offer extended hours and wrap-around services, addressing needs beyond academics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Education Policy
    • Community Health
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Traditional schools often lack resources to address the complex needs of disadvantaged children and families.
    • Disparities in socioeconomic status significantly impact student outcomes and well-being.
    • A holistic approach is necessary to support vulnerable student populations effectively.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the full-service community school (FSCS) model as a comprehensive solution.
    • To highlight the collaborative nature of FSCS development and operation.
    • To showcase an exemplary FSCS in practice.

    Main Methods:

    • The study describes the foundational concept of the FSCS movement.
    • It outlines the operational characteristics and service offerings of community schools.
    • It emphasizes the stakeholder-driven planning process.

    Main Results:

    • FSCSs are jointly operated by school systems and community agencies.
    • They provide extended hours and a range of services including health, mental health, and parent programs.
    • Successful FSCSs are tailored to community needs through inclusive planning.

    Conclusions:

    • The FSCS model offers a viable framework for addressing multifaceted student and family needs.
    • Collaboration between schools and community organizations is crucial for FSCS success.
    • The Quitman Street Community School serves as a model for effective community school implementation.

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