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Community Schools: A California Definition

A community school is any school serving pre-Kindergarten through high school students using a “whole-child” approach, with “an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement.” As a school improvement strategy, community school initiatives enable the local educational agency (LEA) and school to work closely with educators, students, and families to understand and address the unique needs, assets, and aspirations of the school community. Community schools then design their own curricula and programs to support the whole child and partner with community-based organizations (CBOs) and local government agencies to align community resources to realize a shared vision for success. They improve student outcomes by addressing students’ academic, cognitive, physical, mental, and social-emotional needs.
 
Implementation and Sustainability Plans
 

SCHOOL RESOURCES

Edison Middle School Parents' Page

Orangewood Parents' Page

District Education Services Page

District Student Support Services Page

District Transportation Page

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Here are some June events/resources happening throughout Kern County. Check them out! https://bit.ly/2025JuneResources 
 
Congratulations to our group of parents who graduated from the CalFresh Healthy Living - Making Every Dollar Count 4 - week course! Thank you for your commitment! (picture below).
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Congratulations to our group of parents who graduated from the CAP-K Healthy Living 5 - week course! Thank you for joining us! (picture below).
 
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Congratulations to our PIQE - Family Engagement graduates! These dedicated parents participated in an 8-week Spanish course designed to empower families to play an active role in their child's education. Thank you for your commitment! (picture below)

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Brighter Bites

 

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For any new families that would like to sign up, they can do so through the link below:
 
**If you need further assistance registering, please call us at the Community Services Center: 661-366-1263

 

County Resources (All Resources in Kern County)  https://www.capk.org  Phone: 211

 

Cal-Fresh   (Cash Assistance/Food & Nutrition Services)  https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh  Phone: 1-877-847-3663

 

Health Insurance For Family Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)  https://www.coveredca.com/  Phone: 1-800-300-1506

 

Mental Health Services (Adult and Children)  https://www.kernbhrs.org/  Phone: 844-360-8250

 

Foster Youth Services (Up to Age 25)  https://kern.org/kcnc/dream-center/  Phone: 661-636-4488