School Climate Data Use Peer Networks

The California Center for School Climate (CCSC) is offering a School Climate Data Use Peer Network at no cost for a select number of California LEAs and COEs during the 2023/24 school year. CCSC will support LEA and COE teams to improve their school climate data use practices with:

• Capacity building;
• Opportunities to connect with other districts; and
• Virtual thought partnership sessions.

About the School Climate Data Use Peer Network for LEAs

Apply Now!   For LEAs – Applications Due June 30

 

CCSC will work with select LEAs to build local capacity of school climate data use practices through a community of practice. LEAs participating in the School Climate Data Use Peer Network will identify a team to participate in virtual and in-person events during the 2023/24 school year. Together, CCSC and participating LEAs will examine data use improvement practices to:

• • Use local school climate data to support school improvement goals;
  • Build capacity in data use practices; and
  • Address inequities in school climate supports and outcomes.

Key Components

Core LEA Team

Each LEA will bring together a team of district and/or school leaders to work closely with CCSC coaches to guide the yearlong partnership. This core LEA team, with coaching from the CCSC, will identify assets and opportunities for school climate improvement based on data. The team will make connections to LCAP and other improvement plans and support existing LEA school climate initiatives (e.g., multi-tiered systems of support, social-emotional learning).

Sessions

Each LEA that is part of the Peer Network will participate in:

• Virtual Kick-Off Session
• Virtual Check-in Session with CCSC staff
• Virtual Group Sessions: These include a series of 90-minute virtual Peer Network sessions with other participating districts. Topics in these sessions will be determined based on input received from the participating LEAs. Some topics could include:
  • Centering student voice
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Monitoring improvements
  • The alignment of school climate data with LCAP goals
  • Engaging families and community partners
  • Addressing equity and culturally responsive supports
  • Using data to support existing school climate initiatives
• Virtual Thought Partnership Sessions: Two sessions with your core LEA team will be offered. The data-focused thought partnership sessions will provide capacity-building for LEAs.
• In-Person School Climate Data Use Workshop: The workshop includes a series of interactive activities on data discovery, data mapping, data dialogues, and collaborative follow-through. If there are in-person restrictions, a virtual option can be provided.
  • Who attends? Approximately 30 individuals, including district/school leaders, school staff, family members, and community partners, can attend the workshop.
  • How long is the event? The workshop is approximately 3 hours long. If virtual, it will be held in two 90-minute sessions.
  • What is the role of the LEA? In preparation for the workshop, the CCSC team will collaborate with your core LEA team in identifying local data and goals. LEAs will be responsible for recruiting participants, coordinating logistics, and providing refreshments, if needed, for attendees. The core LEA team will also participate in a follow-up meeting.

 

About the School Climate Data Use Peer Network for COEs

Apply Now!   For COEs – Applications Due June 30

 

CCSC will work with select COEs to strengthen local capacity of school climate improvement practices through a peer network. Participating COEs will identify a team to participate in virtual events during the 2023/24 school year. Together we will examine shared school climate issues to:

• explore available school climate data that can be used to support their district’s school improvement efforts,
• build capacity for COE staff to support their district’s school climate improvement practices, and
• share best practices in supporting districts to address school climate.

Key Components

Core COE Team

Each COE will bring together a team of COE leaders to work closely with CCSC coaches to for this yearlong partnership. This core COE team, with coaching from the CCSC, will identify data-informed assets and school climate opportunities growth. The team will make connections to LCAP and other improvement plans and support existing school climate initiatives.

Sessions

Each COE that is part of the Peer Network will participate in:

• Virtual Kick-Off Session
• Virtual Check-In Session with CCSC staff
• Virtual Peer Network Sessions: These include a series of 90-minute Peer Network sessions with other participating county offices of education. Topics in these sessions will be based on input received during the check-in sessions. The following are possible topics:
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Supporting districts in collecting qualitative data
  • Supporting districts in using multiple sources of data
  • Identifying indicators to measure school climate
  • Monitoring improvements
  • Aligning school climate data with LCAP goals
  • Addressing equity and culturally responsive supports
  • Using data to monitor existing school climate initiatives
• Virtual Thought Partnership Sessions: Two sessions with your core COE team will be offered. The data-focused thought partnership sessions will provide capacity-building for COEs.

Apply now for the LEA Peer Network or the COE Peer Network! Applications are due June 30, 2023.