Community Schools

A community school is a school that offers comprehensive educational opportunities through both academic and non-academic services while partnering with families, students, and the community to increase student access and success.  While every community is different, the Community School Strategy offers a tailored approach grounded in four key pillars:

1. Integrated student supports
2. Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities
3. Family and community engagement
4. Collaborative leadership and practices

The timeline to the right outlines the key stages and phases schools complete as they implement the Community School Strategy.

Current Community School Cohort Districts and Whole Child Supports Team Leads:

• Forsyth County Schools – Supported by Michelle Sandrock
• Clayton County Schools & Decatur City Schools – Supported by Leah Black
• Fulton County Schools & International Community Schools – Supported by Granville Freeman

If your district is interested in learning more about community schools, please contact Michelle Sandrock, Director of Whole Child Supports, at Michelle.Sandrock@mresa.org.