New Community Schools

Through a partnership with Change Impact, a library of self-paced workshops is available to you on the Change Up Learning platform. The platform includes a set of courses designed specifically for NYC community schools as well as a broad library of youth development and education topics.

Each community school can set up two accounts on the platform at no cost. Please note only NYC community schools are allowed to use this link, and accounts are available through June 30, 2025.

Activate your account using this link.

Once you register and log in, you can enroll in courses such as:

• Community Schools 101

• Conducting an Effective Assets and Needs Assessment

• Collaborative Leadership and Practice

• Expanded Learning Time

• Family Empowerment

• Wellness and Integrated Student Supports

• Introduction to Every Student, Every Day: Attendance Practices

The Fordham University CSTAC-NYC as part of the Center for Educational Partnerships at the Graduate School of Education provides free and personalized on-site and virtual support to new, existing, and aspiring community schools.

• New CSD Institute - Community schools strategy skill building for new CSDs offered periodically throughout the year

• School and/or CBO Individual Support - In-person or remote support coaching the development of effective and sustainable community school strategies within your school community

• Regional Conferences - Fordham CSTAC hosts multiple regional
  conferences throughout the five boroughs that provide free
  professional development on key issues facing community schools today. Continuing Teacher & Leader Education (CTLE) credit is open to all eligible participants.

All CSTAC services are free. Contact CSTAC to learn more.

• Phone: 212-636-6100
• Email: cstac@fordham.edu
• Website: nyscommunityschools.org