Schools & Districts
As part of a national effort to engage more people in service to youth, the Partnership for Student Success helps schools and districts build meaningful partnerships that support student well-being, close learning gaps, and reduce chronic absence.
As schools seek innovative and sustainable strategies to address persistent challenges such as learning gaps, post-secondary readiness, and student well-being, the Partnership for Student Success highlights curated several models for how high school students can be meaningfully involved in support roles that foster success for both those giving and receiving support in its newest brief, Engaging High School Students in Evidence-Based Roles. The brief also offers some high-level suggestions to help schools, districts, and community-based organizations take the first steps toward designing and implementing peer-to-peer or near-peer models.
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The Partnership supports schools and districts by:
- Expanding program support through access to national partners, peer learning events, and technical assistance to strengthen student support programs such as tutoring, mentoring, student success coaching, post-secondary transition coaching, and wraparound/integrated support coordination.
- Building higher education partnerships by helping schools and districts engage with colleges, universities, and national networks to expand or enhance student supports.
- Facilitating shared learning via targeted events and activities that promote effective practices, address common challenges, and encourage innovation.
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Schools and districts are invited to join the Attendance Solutions Network at no cost. Membership is voluntary and participation is based on each district’s capacity. We look forward to collaborating with you and your local partners!
- Join the Attendance Solutions Network: Complete the interest form to get started.
- Attend a learning community or webinar session: Participate in peer‑to‑peer virtual events and expert panels.
- Connect with our team for support: Access technical assistance, strategy guidance, and resources.
Engaging High School Students in Evidence-Based Roles
This brief highlights several models for how high school students can be meaningfully involved in support roles that foster success for both those giving and receiving support. Drawing on examples from across the country, we share five essential strategies to implement and sustain effective peer programming.
Key Resources for Schools & Districts Looking to Increase Capacity In Student Support Roles
This brief includes resources to assist schools and districts looking for more people-powered supports to accelerate learning, reduce chronic absenteeism, and improve student well-being and mental health. Initial steps for districts to expand these supports can be found in the NPSS District Partnership Toolkit.
District Partnership Toolkit
This toolkit was created to assist districts as they consider where and how to bring more student supports to schools and demonstrate how the PSS can help deliver these high-impact supports for students, especially students of color or students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds most impacted by the pandemic.
Voluntary Quality Standards
This resources was designed for use by schools, districts, state education agencies, youth-serving organizations, foundations, community groups, and others to better understand essential components of quality, set goals as part of existing or emerging continuous improvement processes, set goals when designing new programs, and consider prospective partners.
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