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.
April 28 Webinar
Promoting Attendance and Reducing Chronic Absenteeism
Explore how students’ connectedness and engagement at school influence their attendance.
May 21 Webinar
Beyond Self-Care: Creating Supportive Conditions for Staff Well-Being
Learn practical strategies to help create healthier, more supportive conditions for school staff.
Wellness Mini-Sessions
Next session: How Shifting Language Can Impact Wellbeing
May 13, 2026
Take a break with a 20-minute guided practice to support well-being.
Peer Network for LEAs
Engage in collaboration and co-learning with peers throughout the state to support participatory, school climate data-use practices.
Questions?
We want to hear from you! Please contact our team at [email protected].
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This initiative is funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – Stronger Connections Grant (BSCA-SCG)
Navigation
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- Webinars
- Wellness Mini-Sessions
- 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.
