At Center for Schools and Communities (CSC), we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children—from birth to career—and their families.
Since 1988, we have worked to strengthen systems and improve outcomes for schools and communities through a range of initiatives and experiences in professional learning, support services, resource development and evaluation, intermediary services, and custom products and services.
Our work helps agencies maximize their potential to impact the academic and social emotional well-being of students across Pennsylvania and the nation. Let’s work together to implement meaningful change.
Shileste Overton Morris, Ed.D.
Director, Center for Schools and Communities
Monthly discussions with subject experts from CSC and beyond to address issues affecting schools, communities, and families, while exploring how CSC is transforming lives.
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Each month CSC creates a condensed listing of professional opportunities to benefit our audience.
Our Services
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Let’s Work Together!
Our Audience and Partners
Our Core Values
Service to Others.
- Collaborating with schools and the community to enrich lives and maximize potential.
- Serving schools and communities with integrity, compassion and authenticity to meet individual and collective needs.
Equity in Action.
- Fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that honors the differences and perspectives of all those we serve.
- Ensuring every person has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics that make each individual unique.
Passion for Excellence.
- Making a positive difference and striving to achieve excellence.
- Pursuing bold ideas with heart and purpose.
Innovation for Growth.
- Thinking creatively and collaboratively to promote innovation and entrepreneurism.
- Leading courageously and developing solutions for current and future challenges.
