Inside Full-Service Community Schools

JoyG.Dryfoos, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, is an independent consultant and writer partially supported by the Carnegie Corporation. She has written four books and more than 100 articles on programs related to adolescent behav-ior, prevention programs, school-based health clinics, and full-service commu-nity schools. In addition, Joy has served on the National Academy of Science's panels on teen pregnancy, high-risk youth, and comprehensive school health. She is a founding member of the Coalition for Community Schools and a senior consultant to the Public Education Network's Schools and Community Initiative. SueMaguire, North Bennington, Vermont, has been an educator since 1977, a teacher for 15 years, and an administrator for 10 years. She is currently the principal at Molly Stark School in Bennington, Vermont, and is an adjunct instructor in graduate administration courses at Massachusetts College of Lib-eral Arts in North Adams. She lives with her husband, Greg, and their two chil-dren, Chris and Kara.

Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction 1. Why Full-Service Community Schools? 2. How Do Full-Service Community Schools Get Started? 3. What Kinds of Services Can Schools Provide? 4. What Goes On During the Extended Day? 5. What Are the Staffing Considerations? 6. How Are Effective Partnerships Developed? 7. How Are Parents Brought on Board? 8. Do Community Schools Work? Assessment and Evaluation 9. What Are the Barriers to Creating Full-Service Community Schools? 10. How Can These Schools and Programs Be Funded? 11. What Is the Prognosis? Appendix A: Strengthening Partnerships: Community School Assessment Checklist Appendix B: Community Needs Assessment: Parent Survey Appendix C: Child Care Programs Handbook Appendix D: Request for Consultation Appendix E: After-School Program Sample Forms Appendix F: Sample Communications With Parents About After-School Programs Appendix G: Sample Job Descriptions for Family Center Employees Resources References Index

"Dryfoos and Maguire's book moves the concept of a full-service community school from the fringes of public education into the mainstream. It inspires the belief that the best schools are full-service community schools and motivates the reader to seek them out." -- Lisa Villarreal, Director "It is a valuable tool for parents, educators, school officials, and elected officials who are interested in looking at innovative ways to improve learning and achievement for our nation's children." -- Sandra Feldman, President "The voices of Joy Dryfoos as national policy analyst, and Sue Maguire as school principal bring to life in new ways the vision of how full- service community schools can help students learn and families and communities succeed. This book will be of great value to policymakers and practitioners alike." -- Martin J. Blank, Director for Community Collaboration