What are the core components of The Childrens Aid Society Community Schools model?
The Community School concept is an innovative vision of the school’s role within the community. Its primary goal is to promote children’s learning and development. In the Children’s Aid model, expanded educational, health, social and recreation services are provided. They include: • An extended-day program that offers educational enrichment before school, after school, weekends and summers. • Medical, dental, mental health and social services. • A comprehensive parent involvement program, • Early childhood education. • Adult education. • Community-wide events.
