Center for Best Practices in Full-Service Community Schools

Through interdisciplinary research, education and practice, the Center for Best Practices in Full-Service Community Schools develops, implements and evaluates new models of school-linked health and mental health service-delivery initiatives designed to enhance students’ quality of life and improve their academic outcomes.

In collaboration with school and community professionals, children, youths and families, the Center is working to develop and implement pilot programs, educate the next generation of interdisciplinary professionals in innovative approaches, and promote a national research agenda for best practices in community schools.

What is a community school? A community school is both a set of partnerships and a place where services, support and opportunities lead to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. It is a place where families, professionals and community members are committed to working together to promote partnerships in schools for the benefit of the children. Often, community schools are called full-service schools to highlight the array of services provided on school grounds.

Learn more about the Center’s faculty, staff and research associates; programs and initiatives; news and events; partner organizations; and community resources.

To learn more about the SHARE program please see the following description, information sheet and brochure.