The California Stronger Connections Technical Assistance Center (SCTAC) is designed to encourage collaboration between California local educational agencies (LEAs) and their communities to foster safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
WestEd, in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE), will be hosting a series of virtual events during the 2025–26 school year to support the goals of the SCTAC.
Webinars
Join our webinars to learn more about school safety, community partnerships, data use, and more!
Next webinar: December 11, 2025
Wellness Mini-Sessions
Take a break with a 20-minute guided practice to support well-being.
Next session: November 12, 2025
Peer Network for LEAs
Engage in collaboration and co-learning with peers throughout the state to support participatory, school climate data-use practices.
Applications Now Open
Proposals 101 for School and District Leaders
Learn strategies to improve your grant-writing success with this five-part series with opportunities for drop-in coaching.
Next Session: November 13, 2025
School Safety Webinar Series
Join other California LEAs to explore strategies for supporting school safety and discuss program implementation.
Beginning in 2026
Questions?
We want to hear from you! Please contact our team at [email protected].
Stay Informed
Subscribe to the California Safe and Supportive Schools Newsletter to receive notifications of upcoming Stronger Connections events, along with updates on the latest research, resources, policies, and practices related to school climate, safety, and well-being.
This initiative is funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – Stronger Connections Grant (BSCA-SCG)
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- Peer Network for LEAs
- Proposals 101 for School and District Leaders
- School Safety Webinar Series
- Past SCTAC Sessions
Related Resources
- WestEd’s Justice and Prevention Research Center
- Understanding School Climate: An Overview of School Climate Domains
- Making Data Meaningful in Educator-to-Family Communication
- Participatory Systems Change for Equity: An Inquiry Guide
- Cultivating Caring Relationships at School: 15 Activities That Promote Staff and Student Connection
Subscribe to the California Safe and Supportive Schools Newsletter to receive updates on the latest research, resources, policies, and practices related to school climate, safety, and well-being.
